Top 5 Reasons to Have a Sponsor in Recovery
When you’re going through a 12-step program, especially if you’re attending Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), you’ll likely hear the word “sponsor” a lot. While having a sponsor
6 Ways to Cope With Depression in Recovery
Depression frequently co-occurs with substance use disorder in an endless cycle. If you’re suffering from addiction, perhaps you turned to alcohol or drugs to cope with depression, feelings of sadness,
Breaking Down a 12-Step Program: What Makes Them So Successful
There are many different options for support while in recovery, but 12-step programs are one of the most popular and successful methods available. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the original 12-step
How to Know if a Halfway House is Right for You
After you’ve gone through a medical detox and completed some form of rehabilitation (commonly an inpatient or outpatient program), you’re ready for the next phase of recovery. At this point
4 Ways to Help Someone in Early Recovery
When you’re in the depths of a substance addiction, it’s difficult to genuinely think about anyone else’s needs outside of your own. It’s not usually that you’re intentionally trying to
