Staying sober entails some pretty big asks: self-love, honesty, accountability, patience, and independence. Accompanying many of these asks — but independence in particular …
Staying alone with one’s thoughts becomes an exercise of mindfulness when in the presence of alcohol and/or use disorder. A 2010 study …
Addiction takes a toll on the mind and body — namely, the digestive system. Gut health impacts overall well-being in numerous ways, …
Even when the risks are abundantly clear. Even when a loved one appears unchanged from the outside looking in. Even with years …
You’ve been there before — the desire to use storms back with a vengeance, leaving the recovering individual in a double bind. …
Maintaining a relationship through recovery from alcohol and/or substance use disorder takes hard work, effective communication, and explicit boundaries. As important as …
Over a span of 20 years, technology has revolutionized our economy, communication, socialization, and more. Coping with recovery from alcohol and/or substance …
As an extension of mental health, recovering from addiction takes commitment, dedication, and honesty. Sharing these values with another person who has …
