When and How To Hold an Intervention When and How To Hold an Intervention Understand the process, make your loved one feel cherished and supported, and you can all begin to heal Wednesday, May 10, 2023 0 2085
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 16419
Navigating Mental Health Issues in Recovery: Part of Journey Navigating Mental Health Issues in Recovery: Part of Journey Dealing with co-occurring disorders takes courage. Our message for Mental Health Awareness Month? Have hope Tuesday, May 2, 2023 0 4889
Addiction Impacts the Whole Family, But Recovery Heals. Here's How Addiction Impacts the Whole Family, But Recovery Heals. Here's How Your loved one needs your support in recovery, difficult as the dynamics may be. Our guide to getting better together Monday, April 10, 2023 0 4902
Is a Sober Living House Right for My Recovery? Is a Sober Living House Right for My Recovery? Going from addiction treatment to full-on "real life" in sobriety is daunting! Here's a resource that can smooth the transition Thursday, April 6, 2023 0 5158
Does a 'High-Functioning' Person Need Help? Does a 'High-Functioning' Person Need Help? Plenty of "successful" people struggle with addiction and mental health conditions, and they deserve care Thursday, March 23, 2023 0 45929
Is My Friend or Loved One Going Through Addiction? Is My Friend or Loved One Going Through Addiction? How can I tell, and what can I do to help? A supportive, compassionate presence can be a difference-maker Wednesday, March 22, 2023 0 3110
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 0 881
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
A Child of Addiction Learns To Thrive A Child of Addiction Learns To Thrive All Sober EVP of Addiction and Recovery Maeve O'Neill reflects on the messages and mentors that inspired her life's work Tuesday, February 21, 2023 0 1619
Can I Afford Recovery? Can I Afford Recovery? Addiction can rob you of resources, but finances shouldn't be a barrier to recovery. Here's what to look for when tailoring a plan Friday, February 3, 2023 0 11942
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 1503
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
Helping Teens Cope With Change—Without Drugs and Alcohol Helping Teens Cope With Change—Without Drugs and Alcohol Unwelcome life changes are distressing for adolescents. Here's how to guide them toward healthy emotional responses Wednesday, November 16, 2022 0 1667
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
Finding a Sponsor, a Friend Who's Been There Finding a Sponsor, a Friend Who's Been There Forming this bond can bring a rare degree of understanding. Here's how the process works in 12-step programs Wednesday, November 2, 2022 0 2292
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 1585
What Is Substance Use Disorder? What Is Substance Use Disorder? The term is incredibly helpful in understanding the spectrum of harmful experiences people have with drugs Wednesday, October 19, 2022 0 12734
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 1239
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