Most people think of St. Patrick’s Day as an excuse to drink lots of green beer and Irish whiskey. Drinking seems to be the most common way to embrace the Irish spirit and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day wildly. For a recovering alcoholic or anyone else who’s made a life decision to stay sober, this is…
The new year can bring a range of feelings. New Year’s is just another day and often marks an accomplishment for many in recovery. For many people looking to the year ahead, New Year’s Day is the best time to set goals for long-lasting health and sobriety. Relapse prevention therapy can help clients set reasonable…
Sobriety is a daily choice. For those in addiction recovery, some days, staying sober is easy. Other days, it feels impossible. If you are someone you know is struggling with sobriety, you are not alone. Millions of people around the world choose sobriety every day. There are clinics and programs around the country ready to…
While every day brings its own challenge for those in sobriety, the holiday season can be challenging. Family stress, celebrations, and the change in season can make it hard to stay sober. Beginning at Halloween, those in recovery face several months of invitations to gatherings that may tempt them to use drugs or alcohol. While…
Summer holidays and activities can still be enjoyable without alcohol. In fact, drinking during the summer can be dangerous because it dehydrates and can make heat illness more likely. Therefore, choose sober activities to stay healthier, hydrated, and happier. Plus, these activities fit well with the recommendations of relapse prevention therapy programs to protect sobriety…
When you are in quarantine, you are obviously spending a lot of time on your own. Day-to-day life becomes a routine, and that may create boredom. However, if you are in recovery from addiction, staying sober in quarantine may present a challenge. It can be almost too easy to relapse when you are stuck at…