Sober Living

People who struggle with substance use often struggle with anxiety as well — the symptoms of one often exacerbate symptoms of the other. This can become a cycle that makes it more difficult to maintain sobriety long-term. Anxiety shows up physically as much as it does mentally — and often, the physical symptoms are the […]

Does someone you love struggle with addiction? It is common to feel helpless when someone you love continues to struggle with substance use, even when it is negatively impacting their lives and the lives of those around them. You simply want your loved one to be better, happy and healthy. It is hard to watch

Our habits make up our day-to-day lives. They give our life structure and consistency — often, we don’t even have to think about them! But what happens when we realize that a habit is keeping us from being as healthy, happy, or fulfilled as we could be otherwise? If you are trying to break a

For people in recovery, finding the right type of support is a critical part of remaining sober. This looks different for everyone, which is why it is so important to understand the differences between sober living (a recovery residence) and rehab (a treatment facility) in order to choose the one that is right for you.

Recovery is a life-long journey. When you are on this journey, it can be easy to lose sight of how far you’ve come. However, it’s so important to celebrate your own progress! Acknowledging progress reinforces all of the changes you have made in your life to get to this point, spurring you on toward continued

The current state of our world means many of us are spending more time isolated and/or alone than ever before. This can be challenging for individuals in recovery. Substance use is often closely associated with comfort, which could ease feelings of loneliness, as well as social gatherings, which simply aren’t possible in the same way

Self-care is the practice of taking care of oneself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually with the intentions of reducing stress, anxiety, depression and other related mental health and physical health symptoms. It is about being mindful of your own stress/anxiety level and actively taking time to care for yourself by engaging in activities that you

We all need help sometimes. When it comes to recovery, there are multiple signs that someone is in need of support. Some of those include changes in behavior including frequent mood swings or increased isolation, changes in physical appearance (lack of hygiene), lack of motivation, not having finances in order and/or disregarding priorities such as

A sober house is a safe place for individuals who struggle with substance use to live while getting the support they need (from staff and other individuals in recovery) and learning the skills necessary to stay sober upon leaving the house.  Sober houses serve as the transitional phase or the middle phase in the recovery

The holidays can present more temptation for substance use as many holiday gatherings have an increased focus on the consumption of alcohol.  This year, COVID-19 is likely to affect this temptation: it may decrease since many people will be celebrating holidays with only their immediate family and in the comfort of their own homes, rather