Loving someone who has substance use disorder (SUD) or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the hardest journeys you may ever walk. Of course, you want to help. Naturally, you want to protect them. You want to ease their pain. But sometimes what feels like love—doing...
Resilience refers to our ability to adapt, cope, and recover from trauma, adversity, stress, or significant life challenges. According to the American Psychological Association, resilience isn’t an extraordinary trait, but rather a process and outcome of successfully...
Whether you’re setting intentional goals for physical vitality, emotional balance, or peaceful recovery from addiction, the right book can be like a supportive friend: encouraging, practical, and illuminating. Here’s a curated list of books you can add to your daily...
For many people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) or substance use disorder (SUD), feeling on the verge of relapse—or experiencing the effects of one already—is frequently overshadowed by confusion, disappointment, and self-blame. You might be wondering what went wrong...
New Year’s resolutions have an undeniable cultural appeal—but they rarely stick. Studies show that most resolutions fail by early February because they’re often fueled by pressure, comparison, or vague ideas of self-improvement rather than meaningful intention. In...
When someone realizes their relationship with alcohol or substances is becoming difficult to manage, the idea of seeking treatment is often overwhelming. Many people imagine residential rehab or medical detox as the first step, which is good, but not always necessary....
Whether you’re meeting with people for the holidays or at a family reunion, being sober in these environments often feels a bit like entering a room where everyone is holding a different script, a megaphone, and a casserole. Some relatives mean well but get it wildly...
This might be surprising to learn, but one of the most powerful tools in addiction recovery isn’t a medication, a therapy session, or a milestone coin—it’s establishing important boundaries. They help protect your emotional, physical, and mental health as you heal....
When a person you love enters addiction treatment, it might feel as though the world narrows to one urgent hope: that they’ll finally get better. You may replay old conversations, wondering if you could have done more, or rehearse what to say next time you see them....
Mindfulness is a simple yet profound concept: pay attention to the present moment, on purpose, and without judgment. While that might sound easy, it’s surprisingly rare in today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world. For people recovering from substance or alcohol...