by Brittany Oliver | Sep 21, 2020 | extended care, mental health, sober
Feelings of sadness and unhappiness are common experiences that can last for varying lengths of time. It is not unusual to find that many people experiencing this may feel inhibited and unable to live their lives as they normally would. While these feelings can be... 
by Brittany Oliver | Sep 8, 2020 | aftercare, extended care, life skills, sober, sober living
Unfortunately, relapse is a common experience for many of those recovering from addiction. Despite efforts to prevent it, studies show that nearly 80% of people recovering from addiction will relapse at least once before achieving long-term sobriety. The fact that... 
by Brittany Oliver | Aug 18, 2020 | life skills, sober, sober living
Recovering from addiction is no easy task. Maintaining sobriety requires significant changes to your lifestyle in order to reduce the risk of relapse. Improving your recovery outcome also involves separating yourself from enabling peers and environments, but if... 
by Brittany Oliver | Aug 4, 2020 | aftercare, extended care, sober living
Returning to life after treatment can be a difficult transition. In residential treatment, you are able to focus solely on your recovery without the influence of enabling peers, stressors, and triggers. Although treatment focuses on helping you develop coping... 
by Brittany Oliver | Jul 24, 2020 | addiction treatment, sober, sober living
Millions of people worldwide struggle with addiction regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic status. Despite our changing understanding about the nature of addiction, it is still one of the most highly stigmatized conditions. While stigmas surrounding other... 
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