Can You Be Too Young to Get Sober?
When we're young, it's perfectly logical to have reservations about getting sober. Many of us have an image in our
5 Practical Suggestions for Finding a Higher Power in Recovery
One element of early recovery that many newly sober individuals often struggle with is the idea of finding a higher
Sobriety Loses Its Priority (SLIP): Meaning, and What to Do About It
We've all been there - after a period of time in recovery, things start going well, we regain stability, and
Can You Do the 12 Steps Without a Sponsor?
If you’re new to the 12-step approach to addiction recovery, you’ve inevitably heard talk about sponsorship. It can also be
4 Key Ways to Support an Addict Without Enabling
Trying to support a drug user is certainly a scary, frustrating, and heartbreaking time for any family. Central to our
Addiction is a Family Disease: Meaning, symptoms, and breaking the cycle
Over the past few decades, we’ve worked with many hundreds of families wherein one or more members of the family
3 Common Reasons Why Addicts Relapse When Things Are Good
Whether you’re a parent, spouse, or sibling of an addict in recovery, it can be tough to watch them go
THC and Adolescents: An Overlooked Issue in Youth Mental Health
Although an epidemic of mental disorders in youth has been widely acknowledged, the role of cannabis has largely been ignored.
Why Aftercare is Important in Recovery, and What to Look For
During the course of treatment for substance use disorders, it’s common to wonder if aftercare is truly necessary, especially as