Summer and Sobriety: 5 Tips to Hang Tough and Hang Out
July 29, 2020
“Summertime, an’ the livin’ is easy,” sings a mother to her baby in the lullaby that opens “Porgy and Bess.” It’s a […]
Celebrating National Hemp Month
In addition to Independence Day, July is the time of year that celebrates National Hemp Month. This substance is often misunderstood and […]
The average adult spent 172 hours drunk during lockdown
The table below shows how many hours each state spent drunk in lockdown, based on an average of 11 weeks spent in […]
Approaching Loved Ones About Addiction and the Meaning Behind Independence Day
The words “freedom” and “rights” seem to be carelessly tossed around like miscellaneous papers haphazardly caught in the wind. However, what the […]
Learning to Forgive After Addiction
For those who know a loved one who struggles with addiction, it can be a painful experience. You may wonder why your […]
Father’s Day, Addiction, and Estrangement
Father’s Day is our way of honoring and celebrating our fathers and the paternal figures in our lives. It was first celebrated […]
Veterans, PTSD, and Addiction Recovery
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health disorder that causes an individual trouble recovering from a traumatic event. Symptoms can […]
LGBTQ+ Community and Substance Use
June is Gay Pride Month. Also known as LGBT Pride Month, Gay Pride Month started as a part of the gay rights […]
Veterans and Addiction Recovery
June 6th marks the anniversary of D-Day, one of the most important military operations of the 20th Century. The fighting saw heavy […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a great opportunity for us to not only observe the month, but to learn about […]
3 Recovery Apps to Help You Stay Sober
Modern smartphones and apps have revolutionized how we communicate, and how we engage with sobriety and recovery. Just a decade ago things […]
Eating at Restaurants While Sober
For those in early recovery, eating at restaurants while sober can be challenging. While the actual eating part should be easy, you […]