by Brittany Oliver | Jan 5, 2021 | addiction treatment, sober
When a loved one struggles with addiction, it can be difficult to know what to do. Approaching the topic and starting a conversation is not always easy. In addition to the risk that they may become defensive about it, having this difficult conversation can feel... 
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 | 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 | Apr 24, 2020 | addiction treatment, mental health, sober
As marijuana becomes legalized across the country, more people have begun to use it for medicinal and recreational purposes. Although many proponents of weed suggest that it is not addictive, studies show that a significant percentage of people who use marijuana... 