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... 
by Brittany Oliver | May 15, 2020 | life skills, mental health, sober living
Substances are often used as a method of coping with negative thoughts and feelings. Drugs and alcohol are frequently used to lower inhibitions and make social interactions easier, but in the long run, use of substances can often make a person feel more alone than... 
by Brittany Oliver | Apr 13, 2020 | life skills, sober, sober living
Early sobriety is ripe with physical and emotional challenges. The initial shift from using drugs and alcohol to experiencing life without it can be difficult to manage. For many, one of the toughest challenges to address is the experience of boredom. Without the... 
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