Bipolar Disorder and Addiction: Recovery Is Possible Bipolar Disorder and Addiction: Recovery Is Possible Substance use disorders frequently co-occur with this mood disorder. But have hope: Today, both are more treatable than ever Tuesday, March 21, 2023 0 24
Peer Support: How To Give as Good as You Get Peer Support: How To Give as Good as You Get No one helps you navigate recovery quite like your friends who've been through addiction. Here's how you can pay it forward Tuesday, March 14, 2023 0 802
That's the Power of Love: Connections, Community and Recovery That's the Power of Love: Connections, Community and Recovery This time of year, we're thinking about how our deepest connections and strongest relationships help us through recovery Monday, February 13, 2023 0 10711
Who Cares? The Necessity of Accountability in Recovery Who Cares? The Necessity of Accountability in Recovery It's important to have someone to keep you honest—and sober—but accountability is also about partnership and mutual support Wednesday, February 1, 2023 0 998
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Recovery: How To Overcome SAD, Sober Seasonal Affective Disorder in Recovery: How To Overcome SAD, Sober Winter (or summer) depression is real, and can be a real burden on recovery. Learn some tools for pulling through it Tuesday, January 31, 2023 0 10246
Getting Real About #RecoveryGoals Getting Real About #RecoveryGoals Rushing into a new life—no matter how promising—can set you up for disappointment. Here's how to take it slow and make it last Thursday, January 19, 2023 0 683
Self-Care: What Is It and Why Is It Important in Recovery? Self-Care: What Is It and Why Is It Important in Recovery? Recovery means getting better, but you can't do that if you don't take care of yourself. Here's what to keep in mind Thursday, December 8, 2022 0 883
The 5 Stages of Change: A Handy Framework for Understanding Recovery The 5 Stages of Change: A Handy Framework for Understanding Recovery It's a tried and true model for what the transition from addiction to recovery looks like—and what you can achieve Monday, November 7, 2022 0 1569
Does the 'Pink Cloud' of New Sobriety Help or Hurt? It's Complicated Does the 'Pink Cloud' of New Sobriety Help or Hurt? It's Complicated The euphoria of early recovery may be fleeting, but long-lasting balance is the goal. Here's how to handle reality with confidence Tuesday, November 1, 2022 0 1172
Why Language Matters When Talking About Addiction Why Language Matters When Talking About Addiction "My laundry is 'clean' and 'dirty'—not people." Some tips on how to use language that doesn't perpetuate stigma Friday, October 28, 2022 0 1115
Are You a 'Highly Sensitive Person'? Here's Why It Matters in Recovery Are You a 'Highly Sensitive Person'? Here's Why It Matters in Recovery Being perceptive and compassionate is great! But HSPs should be mindful of certain needs and pressures Saturday, October 15, 2022 0 927
Somatic Interventions Help Veterans With PTSD. Can They Aid Recovery Too? Somatic Interventions Help Veterans With PTSD. Can They Aid Recovery Too? An unconventional new body-focused therapy technique shows promise. Here's how it works Thursday, October 13, 2022 0 1102
Is It Normal To Be This Anxious in Recovery? Is It Normal To Be This Anxious in Recovery? Things will feel very raw at first, but you can learn some simple methods for coping with anxiety Wednesday, October 5, 2022 0 2612
'Substance Use' vs. 'Substance Abuse': What Do They Mean? 'Substance Use' vs. 'Substance Abuse': What Do They Mean? All Sober's Maeve O'Neill explains the distinctions, and how "use" turns into "substance use disorder" Wednesday, October 5, 2022 0 970
Post-Traumatic Growth: Veterans, Recovery and Hope Post-Traumatic Growth: Veterans, Recovery and Hope Vets who have experienced PTG are inspiring others in recovery while progressing on their own journeys Tuesday, October 4, 2022 0 1168
What Comes Next? Planning for Life After Treatment What Comes Next? Planning for Life After Treatment It's a new day. Here's what to think about as you prepare to leave treatment and ponder: Who will I be? Friday, September 9, 2022 0 1273
Why Alcohol and Anxiety Don't Mix Why Alcohol and Anxiety Don't Mix Anxiety disorders are extremely common, and even in the short term, alcohol can make them worse Tuesday, August 23, 2022 0 1385
Never Enough—The Neuroscience of Addiction: TEDx Talk Never Enough—The Neuroscience of Addiction: TEDx Talk Dr. Judy Grisel explains how addiction can happen when the brain thinks "everything is bacon" Thursday, August 18, 2022 0 1003
Tools To Know: The Basics of Vivitrol, aka Naltrexone Tools To Know: The Basics of Vivitrol, aka Naltrexone The non-habit-forming medication can be highly effective in combating addiction to opioids and alcohol. Read up on it Tuesday, August 16, 2022 0 1095
Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: Understanding What's Going On Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders: Understanding What's Going On Half of people who suffer from one type of disorder will experience the other. Learn about co-occurring disorders Wednesday, August 3, 2022 0 2061
What Does Opioid Withdrawal Feel Like? What Does Opioid Withdrawal Feel Like? And how you can get through it. Learn more from this Psych Hub video Thursday, July 28, 2022 0 1239
Mental Health and Managing Chronic Pain Mental Health and Managing Chronic Pain Long-term pain doesn't just hurt—it can impact mood, sleep and relationships. Learn more from this Psych Hub video Wednesday, July 27, 2022 0 1164
Road Map to the First Five Years in Sobriety Road Map to the First Five Years in Sobriety The road ahead may seem daunting at times, but it’s worth it. Here's a month-by-month guide on what to expect Friday, May 20, 2022 0 1615
Maintaining Sobriety Needs One Crucial Ingredient Maintaining Sobriety Needs One Crucial Ingredient Writer Gillian May's biggest piece of sobriety advice Tuesday, May 3, 2022 0 1852
For Those Who Have Both Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction Issues For Those Who Have Both Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction Issues What you need to know if you have both conditions Tuesday, March 29, 2022 0 1250
Detaching From Fear Detaching From Fear Author Mary Ellin Lerner on one of the many lessons learned from attending recovery meetings Tuesday, March 29, 2022 0 1937
LGBTQ2SIA+ Addiction & Recovery Challenges, and the Future of Support Services LGBTQ2SIA+ Addiction & Recovery Challenges, and the Future of Support Services The group suffers from substance use disorder at two to three times the rate of heterosexual, cisgender populations. But there's hope in the future of support services Thursday, March 3, 2022 0 1119
Through a Glass Darkly: A Journey Through Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Through a Glass Darkly: A Journey Through Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Author Kate Smith details her struggles with alcohol addiction and quiet triumphs in recovery Monday, February 28, 2022 0 2029
Alternatives to Traditional 12-Step Programs Alternatives to Traditional 12-Step Programs One size does not fit all people Sunday, February 20, 2022 0 1276
Collegiate Recovery Programs: From Conception to Present-Day Communities Collegiate Recovery Programs: From Conception to Present-Day Communities Navigating recovery in college is no easy task. Find out how to get involved in your CRP! Monday, February 14, 2022 0 3100
7 Health Signs of Chronic Alcoholism 7 Health Signs of Chronic Alcoholism Changes may begin when people really understand what alcohol does to their bodies Saturday, January 8, 2022 0 1165
Detox to Treatment, a Guide Detox to Treatment, a Guide Do I need detox? And how is treatment different? We break down how both can be crucial in recovery Friday, January 7, 2022 0 1382
Recovery Happens: Spread the Good News! Recovery Happens: Spread the Good News! Media coverage highlights the exploding addiction rates in the U.S., but there’s another story too Sunday, January 2, 2022 0 1216
Naloxone Facts: Medication for Suspected Opioid Overdose Naloxone Facts: Medication for Suspected Opioid Overdose This medication can save lives in an emergency. Learn more Tuesday, November 23, 2021 0 1204
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Medications for Opioid Use Disorder The bottom line: Medications for opioid overdose, withdrawal and addiction are safe, effective and save lives. Learn more Monday, November 22, 2021 0 1195
Recovery Is Possible. The Power Is in Your Hands Recovery Is Possible. The Power Is in Your Hands An original song by Benjamin Lerner Friday, November 12, 2021 0 2107
ADDICTIONary ADDICTIONary Language matters: Check out this helpful guide to learn the words and phrases related to addiction, treatment and recovery Friday, November 12, 2021 0 1257
Addiction | The Hijacker Addiction | The Hijacker The Addiction Policy Forum explains how substance use can hijack the brain, making it think that the substance is the most important thing for survival Tuesday, October 19, 2021 0 1322
Understanding Addiction and Recovery Understanding Addiction and Recovery Maslow's "hierarchy of needs" helps us better understand how addiction affects our brains and lives Thursday, September 9, 2021 0 1635