The Power of Creativity on Mental Health—For Veterans and Everyone Else The Power of Creativity on Mental Health—For Veterans and Everyone Else Creative expression is a formidable tool for addressing addiction issues and mental health disorders. It's also fun! Thursday, May 4, 2023 0 16400
Recovery Roundtable: What's the Most Important Thing in Recovery for You? Recovery Roundtable: What's the Most Important Thing in Recovery for You? 10 voices of recovery, from a sober travel pro to a rocker turned recovery coach, share what helped them succeed Friday, April 7, 2023 0 5699
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 0 880
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 3158
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 11796
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 10558
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 1166
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 1444
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 2039
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 1497
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 1584
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 1238
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 1507
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 3544
'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 1313
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 1558
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 1699
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 1769
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 1308
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 1429
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 2801