When a person decides to get sober, it is never easy. It might be because they went cold turkey or it might be because they were in rehab where they went to detox and got support for their addiction. It may feel overwhelming at first, with lots of questions to answer. Recovery may be scary,…
Opioids are claiming lives every day due to the impact it has on families. People closest to those who suffer often struggle in silence until loved ones step in to help them notice the challenges they face. Family and friends may watch their loved ones struggle and want to help but feel lost inside the…
In recovery, things shift away from rehab or treatment into real life. This is when life begins in sobriety. To start over again takes some support from everyone in your life. You are taking important strides and goals but you have to make the right decisions to stay on the path. It might mean relapse,…
The anniversary of a loss or painful experience can bring up difficult memories. It may be triggering for someone in recovery to want to use drugs or alcohol to numb that pain. With the right tools, that person can learn how to navigate it and stay sober. Every day is one step away from addiction,…