Common and Fun Group Relapse Prevention Activities
When someone is addicted to drugs or alcohol, it may be difficult for them to envision a life without substance use. Having something to look forward to while being part…
30 Powerful Songs About Addiction Recovery and Sobriety
Cravings, triggers, and low moods during recovery can make it difficult to avoid relapse. When you have a strong set of personal boundaries, with coping tools you can use to…
Living Sober Blogs to Read During and After Recovery
Connecting with others who understand you and care about you is an important antidote to drug or alcohol addiction. When you read sober living blogs like this one, it can…
Why You Should Have a Relapse Prevention Plan
When someone has made the decision to seek recovery for drug or alcohol addiction, it’s important that this decision is respected and upheld. However, after completing a rehab program, it…
The Importance of A Sober Community
When someone has finished a rehab program, there can be a lot of adjustments in the transition back to a daily routine at home. Having peer support from others who…
Importance of Healthy Coping Mechanisms
Having healthy coping mechanisms to get you through difficult times can keep you out of fight-or-flight and help you remain in control of your life. Managing stress can be difficult…
The Importance of Finding Sober Peer Support
People who have completed drug or alcohol rehab can have difficulty re-integrating back into their “normal” lives. This can be due to necessary changes in environment, social circles, and family…
Are Some People More At Risk for Relapse?
People who have recently completed addiction treatment are more likely to relapse than those who have successfully maintained a sober lifestyle for a year or more. This is because it takes time and practice to establish a sober lifestyle and implement coping skills learned during recovery.
Tips for Staying Sober
Once rehab is finished, and it’s time to get back to your routine, job, and family life, staying sober can come with challenges. To help with ensuring that your sobriety…
Helpful Tips for Avoiding Relapse
Upon completing a treatment program and achieving sobriety, a lot of emotions can come up. It’s thrilling to succeed in conquering addiction, but maintaining a drug-free lifestyle can be harder…