Category: Staying sober (Page 2)
How to Get Relationship Advice While in Recovery
For those in recovery from addiction, many are probably wondering to themselves where to start when it comes to getting relationship advice post a life of substance abuse. Not only that, but how do you even date sober? Most people who are new in recovery may have never even dated sober, and as a result, […]
Does Sobriety Affect Your Creativity?
More often than not, it seems that some of the most creative people consequently fall victim to addiction. After all, it was Ernest Hemingway who coined the phrase “write drunk; edit sober.” With a proclamation such as that, it begs the question of whether or not addiction and substance abuse actually unleashes the creativity within […]
American Society of Addiction Medicine Reveals New Study
Recently, the American Society of Addiction Medicine has released a report in efforts to improve medical practices regarding addiction. The work titled “Performance Measures for the Addiction Specialist Physician”, focuses on nine crucial ways to put emphasis on health-care for those with addiction issues. Dr. Stuart Gitlow, President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, […]
You Are in Recovery – But Your Partner is not. Now What?
What do you do if your significant other is not in recovery – and you are? Former addict Lucinda Lumiere had to find that out for herself, after dating a slew of men who were not in recovery after she decided to get clean, until finally ending up with her husband – who subsequently is […]
Fun Facts about Forgiveness
When going through the recovery process, one of the most important topics that comes to the forefront is forgiveness. Whether it be you forgiving yourself or another, this list of fun facts about forgiveness will definitely help lighten the mood when you find yourself having a hard time coping with the concept of forgiveness. Cats. […]
Students Making Greater Strides towards Sobriety
As of late, the University of Texas joined the legions of schools across the country who are jumping on the recovery bandwagon. Instead of sitting back and watching headline after headline of another student tragedy due to alcohol or drug overdose, students have decided to take matters into their own hands and run a new […]
Addiction Recovery Award Show
Did you know that there’s an award show for addiction recovery? Well, the Strength and Hope Award Show is just that. The show places a spotlight on the importance of being of service to yourself and others, after you have finished treatment. According to the show, the goal is to have young people overcome the […]
The Sobriety Store You’ve Been Waiting For
Welcome to the most exciting recovery store yet! While most stores offer a bland array of sobriety gifts; including: plastic chips and bookmarks with inspirational quotes printed onto them, My 12-Step Store aims to provide a stark contrast to the dowdy gifts that most people in recovery are used to receiving. Owner RJ Holguin explains […]
Mental Strength Myths Dispelled
Facing the world and all of its temptations after treatment is enough to make anyone question the power of their mental strength. The most commonly misunderstood factors that relate to mental strength can allow us to dispel some of the myths, and give you more mental power. Mental Strength is a Trend. There is no […]
The Benefits of Keeping a Journal
Adjusting to sober life post treatment can seem a very foreign and uncomfortable path to navigate. While the initial adjustment period won’t last forever (even though it may seem like it’s going to), keeping a journal can help make the transition a little bit smoother. According to Kathleen Adams, LPC, a Colorado-based psychotherapist and author […]