In a perfect world, you would have no further risks for drinking problems after completing alcohol addiction treatment. But you must work diligently to maintain…
Navigating the upcoming Holiday Season sober can be both frightening and freeing. Many of us think of the holidays as a time for family, friends,…
Recovery depends on communication. Being able to express yourself openly and honestly and to have real conversations can make a significant difference in the quality…
Community-driven treatment is a key element in recovery for addiction program participants. Recovery, which is a process, does not end after the treatment is complete.…
Once detox is complete, a person begins the real work of recovery. It’s in the weeks and months following initial treatment that you identify challenges…
Aftercare monitoring in addiction treatment is a bridge from residential programs to a substance-free life. After months of learning the tools you’ll need in recovery,…
When you first begin your journey into addiction recovery, you may be overwhelmed by the amount of support and information that floods in. By receiving…
Manic Monday Have you ever heard the expression “Manic Monday“? I swear it must have been coined by someone who works in the field of…
During the 2015 Fourth of July weekend, thousands of sober members of Alcoholics Anonymous headed to Atlanta to participate in the 65th Annual International Convention.…
Overheard from a friend a few weeks ago, “My SpirMal went shopping today!” That caught my attention…SpirMal? What is that? I was quickly educated… SpirMal,…