man celebrating recovery with social circle detox group

How Will Social Circle Detox May Set Your Recovery on the Right Path?

Social circles change when people are in recovery. There is a new opportunity to move forward and find new people and friends. One of the biggest hurdles when making a change is surrounding yourself with people who are positive influences. Not all social circles are positive. Toxic friendships and relationships can drag down recovery. Find…

two men sitting on monument steps searching for meaning and purpose

What Are Ways to Search for Meaning and Purpose?

Meaningful life experiences and purpose is something it seems everything is looking for “out there” somewhere. These life goals foster a sense of purpose that a person’s life can change if they know their life has meaning. A sense of purpose is also an evolutionary thing that helps drive us to have kids, raise a…

When Friends in Recovery Relapse

Overcoming addiction requires that we make a promise to ourselves that we are willing to go to any lengths for victory over drugs and alcohol. Not everyone is willing to go through the process of recovery and many people fall victim to the delusion that they can drink or use again after some time sober.…