Staying Sober Through the Holidays
Early recovery from substance use disorders brings up a number of new challenges. For a newly sober person the holiday
Importance of Gratitude in Recovery
Thanksgiving is an important day for families in recovery. For many of us the holidays used to represent much of
The Most Important Steps To Recovery
Struggling with a substance abuse problem is a challenge because it can take a long time to recognize that you
How to Stop Enabling an Alcoholic or Drug Addict Child
The topic of enabling a drug addict child has been around the drug and alcohol recovery circles for decades. However,
How to Talk to Someone About Your Substance Abuse
When you struggle with a substance use disorder, most of us eventually come to a place in which we realize
Is Relapse A Part Of Recovery?
Many of us who have been either in recovery or around the drug and alcohol recovery world for a time
My Teen is Smoking Weed? What To Do if Your Teenager Is Using Drugs
Unfortunately, this situation is all too common – parents suddenly learn that their teen is (or may be) using drugs.
Aftercare is the Key To Staying Sober In Substance Abuse Treatment
There are several components of substance abuse treatment but for the sake of simplicity the focus of this article will be on
Common Questions Early In Drug and Alcohol Treatment
When a young person enters drug and alcohol treatment most parents have (what seem to be) thousands of questions. What about school?