7 tips for supporting loved ones in recovery

Chances are good that you know someone who’s recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) and could benefit from your support. Maybe they’re a close family member or friend, or maybe it’s someone you don’t know as well. According to a national survey in 2019, 20.4 million Americans had experienced a substance...

Sober & Single: How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Recovery & Have Fun

Many treatment programs encourage people not to date in early recovery so they can focus on themselves, but when Valentine’s Day rolls around, it can make being single feel depressing instead of empowering. If you are just leaving residential treatment and are newly sober, you have likely found yourself single on...

8 New Year’s Resolutions for People in Recovery

Setting New Year’s resolutions is more than just a fun tradition. If you take the time to create actionable goals for yourself, your New Year’s resolutions can be an important tool in promoting a lasting recovery. Using the SMART Goals Framework Most New Year’s resolutions fail because they are...

7 Tips To Hosting A Sober Party When You’re In Recovery

Attending a party while you’re in addiction recovery can be a challenge, let alone hosting your own party. The great thing about throwing a party is that you have more control over the presence of alcohol and other substances, but you may worry about whether your guests will still have a good...