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 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 | Jan 22, 2020 | extended care, sober, sober living
Addiction can affect anyone regardless of their circumstances and even celebrities are not immune to it. Countless celebrities have faced addiction, and many have gone through recovery in the spotlight. Unlike most though, anonymity in recovery is not common for... 
by Brittany Oliver | Nov 5, 2019 | extended care, sober, sober living
Recovery requires a complete lifestyle change in order to be successful. Inevitably, some relationships will need to go in order to support your sobriety. While this is a critical step in protecting your sobriety, it can leave you feeling a little alone or isolated.... 
by Brittany Oliver | Mar 11, 2019 | aftercare, extended care, sober living
Completing a rehab program is just the first phase of a life-long journey. There are many ups and downs throughout the recovery process and some people need more time than others to reach the same point. Regardless of how the journey has panned out, long-term sobriety... 