Are New Year’s Resolutions Destined to Fail? Here Are Six Lessons to Make Change Stick Why are New Year’s resolutions so ingrained in our society? And why are they mostly doomed to fail? Every year the holidays roll around, and we hear an acquaintance humble-brag about their goals for...
Articles with the Tag addiction
In His Own Words: Brandon V
Hello, my name is Brandon and I have been to too many places to even mention to try and get sober. I struggled at every single one of them. For the life of me I couldn’t understand why I wasn’t able to stay clean. The endless amount of revolving...
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...
Stages Of Grief When A Loved One Is Addicted
When you find out that someone you love is addicted to prescription pills, heroin, alcohol or any other drug, it can be absolutely overwhelming. In some ways, it can feel like the person you know has died, and the person who replaces him or her is a stranger. Whether you’re...
Managing Holiday Expectations with a Loved One in Active Addiction.
As we approach the holiday season, now is a great time to remind ourselves that family members and loved ones of those that are in active alcohol and/or drug addiction or someone in addiction recovery may need our extra support. We need to help make the holiday celebrations less stressful...
Real Life Recovery Stories: Meet Kelton
My story starts pretty “normal” in the context of my upbringing and home life. I grew up in a small town outside of Calgary living with my Mom, Dad, Sister, and eventually my grandma (after the passing of my Grandad). I played elite hockey (Bantam AAA and Midget AAA)...
Can Religion Play A Role In Recovery From Addiction?
A great post from Addiction Campuses, faith-based recovery centres located in the USA. As a disease that thrives on isolation, addiction will destroy even the most reliable relationships in your life, including your connection with God. “Addiction takes everything away from you, including your faith,” explains Dr. Brooks, Chief...
Staying Sober: 4 Tips for The Holidays
The Holidays Can Be Tough for Those Just Out of Alcohol and Drug Rehab There may be parties for hosting and marshmallows for toasting, but the holidays can be a hardship for those in recovery. The stress of traveling, shopping, finances, expectations, or even a trip down memory lane...
Top 7 Spiritual Journey Destinations – Recovery Connection
Many people in recovery constantly search for a deeper understanding. They look to find their spiritual center and enhance their time here on earth and thereafter. For those of us that have or wish to have a religious or spiritual way of life, our quality of recovery greatly depends...
Socializing: Making the Right Choices at Staff Events
Browsing your work inbox one day, you come across the following message: Subject: Holiday Party cc: All Departments The rest of the email contains the where and when, but all you can focus on is the last line: “Open bar! Join us as we celebrate the end of another...