An alcohol use disorder can have a serious impact on your life. It can ruin your relationships, tank your career, and damage your health. About …
3 Tips for Socializing Without Alcohol During Sobriety
Living a sober life in a drinking culture can be challenging. Many people are afraid to stop drinking because they are afraid it will ruin …
3 Tips for Dealing with Loneliness in Recovery
Loneliness is often a challenge for people starting out in addiction recovery. It’s typically a good idea to distance yourself from friends who drink and …
3 Major Benefits of Group Therapy
Group therapy has long been a central feature of addiction treatment programs. This worries a lot of guys who are thinking about entering treatment for …
3 Tips for Dealing with Shame
Shame is a common feeling among people with substance use issues. Many substance use issues begin as a way of self-medicating emotional pain or other …
The Power of Small Improvements
When you think about turning your life around, you probably think of the big things–getting sober, getting a better job, finding a better relationship, moving …
The Power of Enjoying the Little Things
When you’re recovering from addiction, it’s important to get a few big things right. For example, you definitely want to identify and treat any co-occurring …
Tips for Starting a New Hobby
Hobbies are great for recovering from addiction for a number of reasons. They give you something to do in those moments when you might otherwise …
2 Ways to Practice Gratitude in Recovery
Research on gratitude in recent years has found many different ways gratitude improves your life. Gratitude can make you happier, improve your relationships, reduce depression …
Why You Should Commemorate Your Sober-Versary
In general, those of us who have struggled with addiction remember with visceral clarity the day we became sober for good. Though we may remember …
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