A woman experiencing empathy in recovery

Why is Empathy Important in Recovery?

Early recovery is a time when our emotions return and may even be heightened for a period of time. We spent so much time deadening our emotional natures with drugs and alcohol, that it is only natural that we will begin to feel a strong resurgence of emotion in sobriety. One such emotion, empathy, often…

Man subscribing the idea of getting out of your comfort zone

Getting Outside of Your Comfort Zone

We used drugs and alcohol as a way of coping with the discomfort of the outside world. Rarely could we enter into any social situation without being under the influence of substances. We felt safe and protected in a cloud of intoxication. Eventually, however, we found ourselves isolating and entirely unable to face the outside…

Sisters embrace at airport after following sobriety tips for the holidays

Successful Sobriety Tips for the Holiday Season

With Thanksgiving now behind us, it’s only a matter of time before Christmas is here. For some of us, the holidays allow us to enjoy the rest and relaxation we need in the comfort of family and friends we love. For others, though, the holiday season may be marked by grief, regret, or loss.It’s important…

a man struggles to break the patterns of his addiction

6 Patterns of Addiction and How to Break Them

When you’re struggling with a substance abuse disorder, it can be difficult to break the individual habits that brought you to addiction on your own. Professional help is sometimes necessary for you to make the little changes you need to focus on in order to find true sobriety. The patterns that you are operating within…

a diverse group of people play a recovery game in group therapy for addiction treatment

5 Recovery Games for Groups

Group therapy in recovery isn’t always easy. It can be difficult sometimes to break the ice and encourage open discussion within a group, particularly if it’s new. For many, games can help a group overcome that initial awkwardness. When you provide a space where adults in treatment can be themselves and talk freely without judgment,…

How much do halfway houses cost

How Much Do Halfway Houses Cost?

Addiction recovery is a process that takes time. If you only complete part of a program and leave rehab early, your likelihood of relapsing is much greater than if you finish strong. If we continue this train of thought, you might think that going straight from rehab back to your regular living situation might not…