Recovery Alumni Resources
Starting June 2nd, American Addiction Centers’ alumni are getting more support than ever in their recovery efforts. Mike Diamond, Director of Engagement and Intervention Services at AAC’s Desert Hope Treatment Center, is stepping in to host a new biweekly gathering called “Mondays with Mike”. Here, Mike will guide honest conversations about the challenges of recovery, […]
The holidays can be a tricky time for anyone, but especially for people in recovery. Social situations, parties, and family gatherings can all be potential landmines. But don’t let the holidays derail your recovery journey! With a bit of planning, you can navigate the season while maintaining your sobriety and enjoying the festivities. Need some […]
Struggling with addiction can feel isolating, but these 5 celebrities prove that recovery is possible. Their candor about their own battles with addiction provides a powerful message of hope and resilience. 1. Bradley Cooper Bradley Cooper’s journey to sobriety has been a powerful force in his life. After battling cocaine and alcohol addiction, he dedicated […]
Plenty of articles talk about sober dating in terms of when it’s OK to start dating again and various do’s and don’ts of dating after rehab. Some pieces even offer a list of apps designed to help those in recovery connect with one another. But aside from apps, how can you get the ball rolling? […]
It’s not easy for a Veteran to place a call to American Addiction Centers (AAC) to ask for help. “When someone goes through military boot camp and combat training, that person learns to stifle emotions. It’s an unwritten veil of silence. I understand that firsthand,” says Jay Russell. That’s why Jay, who works as an […]
“Veterans are my heart,” says Alana Conley, who talks about the soft spot she has for members of the military. It derives from a common experience. She did her own tour of duty in the army for four and one-half years. At the end of her service, she returned to college on the GI Bill […]
Milestones in life—e.g., a new year, an unexpected job change, big birthdays, marriage, divorce, etc.—often prompt people to assess their lives and where they’re headed. In doing so, we tend to focus on things we don’t like about ourselves or our circumstances. We pinpoint everything from unwanted pounds to financial setbacks as factors to be […]
Updated: March 21, 2020 Many of us experience tremendous anxiety when contemplating attending our first meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. This feeling is common, and largely based on our fear of the unknown. We have no idea what to expect at a meeting, how to find one, which one to attend, what […]
After a successfully completing an addiction treatment program, a strong support network of friends who understand the struggles that someone working through recovery faces is crucial to ensuring long-term sobriety. Good friends are not only important as a way for a former drug user to voice his or her frustrations about life in recovery, but […]
For someone who wants to give up drugs for a healthier, more fulfilling life, time spent in an inpatient substance abuse treatment center can have a transformative effect. Professional counselors, therapists and medical specialists do everything they can and use every tool at their disposal to help someone in recovery break the habit of self-destructive […]
Navigating recovery often involves learning and adapting. If you’ve experienced a pattern of moving forward and then encountering previous challenges, it might be valuable to examine your current recovery strategies and consider new perspectives. One of the main things we focus on in treatment is the decision to make positive changes and then establishing goals […]
