Why Cooking Is a Great Recovery Skill
Picking up new activities is great for recovery. Learning new skills helps focus your attention, increase your sense of self-efficacy, and meet new people who
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The Cause and Controversy Of Kurt Cobain’s Suicide
Born February 20, 1967 as Kurt Donald Cobain, Nirvana’s lead singer was one of, if not the, premiere musical icon of Generation X [7]. He
3 Ways Your Life Improves Once You Stop Drinking
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
Are You in a Codependent Relationship?
A codependent relationship is one in which the two people depend on each other in unhealthy ways. Typically, one person is the care-taker and the
Using Music to Boost Your Mental Health
Music plays a role in nearly everyone’s life. From the casual listener to the avid musician, everyone has had the experience of being moved by
How to Get out of a Recovery Rut
Although it would be great if recovery were a steady climb from despair to hope, it rarely goes that smoothly. There are always setbacks and
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
How to Apologize the Right Way
Addiction often causes people to do things they later regret. These regrets may range from fairly minor things, like forgetting to pick your kid up
3 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills Immediately
Good communication skills make addiction recovery and life in general easier in many ways. One way is that better communication skills reduce hassles. Most of
Is It Possible to Become More Optimistic?
A positive attitude is an important part of recovery and of life. Research shows that more optimistic people are healthier, have more career success, have
When Is It Safe to Start Dating Again?
Coincidentally, the age when someone is most likely to develop a substance use disorder–between 18 and 25–is also the age when they are most actively
Six Tips to Celebrate New Years Sober
With the end of December comes New Year’s Eve. For those of us in recovery coming up on our first sober New Years, it’s important
3 Tips for Repairing Relationships After Treatment
Steps to Repair Relationships After Treatment Addiction is incredibly hard on relationships. When you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, you prioritize those things over everything
Focus on the Process
The road to recovery from addiction is long and full of challenges. It can be hard to persevere in the face of setbacks and stay
3 Ways to Improve Your Self-awareness
Self-awareness is the beginning of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, broadly speaking, comprises self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. All of these parts are important
Why Journaling is a Powerful Recovery Tool
Journaling is a deceptively powerful tool for addiction recovery. In some ways, it plays an organizing role in your overall recovery. That is, journaling can’t
Why the Holidays Are Hard for Recovery
The holidays are often a challenging time for people recovering from addiction but with a little awareness and foresight, you can stay sober and have
How to Resolve Conflict in Recovery
There are several reasons learning to resolve interpersonal conflict is a valuable skill for addiction recovery. First, interpersonal conflict is the primary source of stress
3 Tips for Dealing with Loneliness in Recovery
Loneliness in Recovery: 3 way to cope Loneliness is often a challenge for people starting out in addiction recovery. It’s typically a good idea to
What to Eat for Better Mental Health
Addiction and mental health issues often go together. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than half of adults and more than 60
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
Do Positive Affirmations Work?
For decades, positive affirmations have been a tactic espoused by self-help gurus to help people make positive changes in their lives. The idea is simple:
How Grounding Can Relieve Anxiety
Substance use disorders and anxiety often go together. One large study of more than 43,000 people found that nearly 18 percent of respondents with a
Breathing Is a Powerful Way to Regulate Emotions
One major challenge of recovering from addiction is regulating your emotions. Negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, depression, and feeling overwhelmed are common triggers of
Why Cooking Is a Great Recovery Skill
Picking up new activities is great for recovery. Learning new skills helps focus your attention, increase your sense of self-efficacy, and meet new people who
The Cause and Controversy Of Kurt Cobain’s Suicide
Born February 20, 1967 as Kurt Donald Cobain, Nirvana’s lead singer was one of, if not the, premiere musical icon of Generation X [7]. He
3 Ways Your Life Improves Once You Stop Drinking
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
Are You in a Codependent Relationship?
A codependent relationship is one in which the two people depend on each other in unhealthy ways. Typically, one person is the care-taker and the
Using Music to Boost Your Mental Health
Music plays a role in nearly everyone’s life. From the casual listener to the avid musician, everyone has had the experience of being moved by
How to Get out of a Recovery Rut
Although it would be great if recovery were a steady climb from despair to hope, it rarely goes that smoothly. There are always setbacks and
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
How to Apologize the Right Way
Addiction often causes people to do things they later regret. These regrets may range from fairly minor things, like forgetting to pick your kid up
3 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills Immediately
Good communication skills make addiction recovery and life in general easier in many ways. One way is that better communication skills reduce hassles. Most of
Is It Possible to Become More Optimistic?
A positive attitude is an important part of recovery and of life. Research shows that more optimistic people are healthier, have more career success, have
When Is It Safe to Start Dating Again?
Coincidentally, the age when someone is most likely to develop a substance use disorder–between 18 and 25–is also the age when they are most actively
Six Tips to Celebrate New Years Sober
With the end of December comes New Year’s Eve. For those of us in recovery coming up on our first sober New Years, it’s important
3 Tips for Repairing Relationships After Treatment
Steps to Repair Relationships After Treatment Addiction is incredibly hard on relationships. When you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, you prioritize those things over everything
Focus on the Process
The road to recovery from addiction is long and full of challenges. It can be hard to persevere in the face of setbacks and stay
3 Ways to Improve Your Self-awareness
Self-awareness is the beginning of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, broadly speaking, comprises self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. All of these parts are important
Why Journaling is a Powerful Recovery Tool
Journaling is a deceptively powerful tool for addiction recovery. In some ways, it plays an organizing role in your overall recovery. That is, journaling can’t
Why the Holidays Are Hard for Recovery
The holidays are often a challenging time for people recovering from addiction but with a little awareness and foresight, you can stay sober and have
How to Resolve Conflict in Recovery
There are several reasons learning to resolve interpersonal conflict is a valuable skill for addiction recovery. First, interpersonal conflict is the primary source of stress
3 Tips for Dealing with Loneliness in Recovery
Loneliness in Recovery: 3 way to cope Loneliness is often a challenge for people starting out in addiction recovery. It’s typically a good idea to
What to Eat for Better Mental Health
Addiction and mental health issues often go together. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than half of adults and more than 60
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
Do Positive Affirmations Work?
For decades, positive affirmations have been a tactic espoused by self-help gurus to help people make positive changes in their lives. The idea is simple:
How Grounding Can Relieve Anxiety
Substance use disorders and anxiety often go together. One large study of more than 43,000 people found that nearly 18 percent of respondents with a
Breathing Is a Powerful Way to Regulate Emotions
One major challenge of recovering from addiction is regulating your emotions. Negative emotions such as stress, anxiety, depression, and feeling overwhelmed are common triggers of
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