Wellness/Fitness
How often have you clicked on the Zoom app recently? Since the pandemic took hold, this user friendly meeting platform has played a vital role. When and where in-person contact no longer proved feasible, Zoom filled in as the go-to venue for the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. But here’s something to ponder. What […]
For most people in early recovery, learning how to navigate daily stressors without relying on alcohol or drugs is the ultimate test. Without substances as a vice, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the smallest of life’s challenges. Fortunately, there are tools you can use to help minimize this discomfort and manage your emotions, including […]
It’s January, and each year, millions of us commit to better ourselves. We embark into the new year with optimism and resolve. Dedicated to our cause and confident in our strength of will, we step into new frontiers of personal growth with graceful sure-footedness. Whether it’s changing unhealthy habits or establishing positive routines, our New […]
An astounding 83 percent of American workers report struggling with job-related stress. Though massive, this amount is not surprising – especially in light of COVID-19 and its resulting need for workplace adaptations. While difficult for everyone, navigating work worries can be particularly challenging for people in recovery, as stress and addiction are closely linked. However, […]
As we move into winter, medical experts predict that Covid-19 cases will spike in the upcoming months. People tend to congregate more indoors in the wintertime, and most regions in the U.S. are still experiencing rapid community spread of this novel coronavirus. However, despite this wintry mix of unfortunate news, the prospect of widespread vaccination […]
New Year’s Eve, like so many other holidays, is often steeped in drinking culture. Many attend parties where drinking is expected, and celebrate the New Year at midnight with champagne. For those in early recovery, it may feel like New Year’s Eve is a holiday that doesn’t mix well with sobriety. However, being sober doesn’t […]
Modern humans (i.e., homo sapiens) have been around for roughly 300,000 years. The digital age, driven by laptops, mobile phones, the internet, etc., has existed since the ‘80s. While there’s no turning back from technological progress, nor would most people want to, it’s important to understand that the digital age constitutes but a miniscule blip […]
“Being present” is a term you’ve likely heard thrown around in conversations or via the web or social media, whether you’re in recovery or not. But what does it mean to stay present, how do you go about actually doing it, and why might someone want to stay present in recovery? Staying present—or mindful—in your […]
Have you experienced what’s known as “the pink cloud”? This term describes a period of happiness and elation that’s often experienced by people in early recovery. How it manifests is different for everyone—some people feel it the moment they make the decision to stay sober, while others are not affected until weeks or months after […]
Life is full of challenges, whether you have a substance use disorder or not. But for people in recovery, learning how to get through tough times without relying on alcohol or drugs is essential. If you stay sober long enough, you’re guaranteed to face to a crisis at some point, whether it be the death […]
The early days of recovery can be a delicate and difficult time. Many of us begin the journey feeling scared and vulnerable, unsure if we’re even capable of putting a drink or drug down for any significant length of time. The good news is, while you may feel lost and alone, you’re anything but—an estimated […]
The words “freedom” and “rights” seem to be carelessly tossed around like miscellaneous papers haphazardly caught in the wind. However, what the United States of America was founded upon is anything but haphazard. It was intentional and precise. The forefathers of this nation knew that the only way to truly be free was to declare […]
