This is a topic that is a bit scary to write about, just because my experience has been that everyon...
Sponsors are an important part of twelve-step recovery. Even in alternative recovery programs, there...
Many Americans struggle with anxiety symptoms every year. In fact, according to the NIH a little ove...
Essential oils have many uses. I was quite skeptical myself before finding some oils that helped me relax, sleep, and take breaks. I also found some that gave me energy and helped me focus. There are a few oils that people use to help with...
What is Rehab Like? I remember the moment when I realized I needed to go to rehab. My life had been spiraling out of control for years and I knew that I needed help. At the time I was 18 years old and did not know...
Compassion is a bit of a buzz word, which is a good thing! The Dalai Lama famously said, "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." It's a powerful practice and quality to cultivate that can...
Shop Recovery Gifts Staying sober can be difficult. Our lives often need to change in many ways, and it's a scary process. From meditation teachers and therapists to psychiatrists and sober living directors, we asked nine professionals for their tips on staying sober. Dr. Reef Karim, Lumion...
Shop Recovery Gifts One of the most difficult pieces of recovery is building a support network. We get sober and are suddenly faced with a bunch of new feelings, experiences, and difficulties. If we’re active in a recovery group, we may have a sponsor or mentor....
Shop Recovery Gifts Lets start by defining the term "co-occurring disorder". Simply, a co-occurring disorder is when someone has a mental health diagnosis along with a substance use disorder. Another term for the same thing is dual diagnosis. However, in recent years the language has shifted...
Shop Recovery Gifts Meditation has been one of the greatest tools in my own recovery. I discovered meditation years before getting sober, but really dove back into it with the 11th step. I eventually found that my meditation practice was the strongest tool for growth in...
Shop Recovery Gifts Whether you're in recovery or close to someone in recovery, you know that the past can be haunting. As addicts, we spend our time acting in ways that cause harm to ourselves and those around us. When we get sober, the past doesn't...
Shop Recovery Gifts Recovery Jokes - Our Favorite Alcohol and Drug Jokes Sometimes the best way to make it through something tough is with a little humor! You would probably be hard pressed to find a group of recovering people more willing to make fun of themselves...
