Sober Living Archive
5 Recovery Goals to Refresh Your Perspective on Sober Living
One of the best ways to put a fresh focus on a sober lifestyle in the new year is through goal setting. Whether these are goals to help you continue
The 5 Best Sobriety Gift Ideas, and 3 You Should Avoid
If you find yourself struggling with what to get your loved one in recovery, you’re not alone. Recovering from an addiction is likely one of the hardest things your loved
5 Tips for Celebrating a Sober Holiday Season
These last few months of the year bring a stream of celebrations that range from gatherings with family and friends to work parties. While often full of love and joy,
Scheduling Your Day to Support Your Sobriety
If you’ve spent time in a rehab treatment center, you know the emphasis put on routine and schedule. This is not a policy meant to control or “keep a tight
Personalizing Your Sobriety Celebration to Reflect Your Journey
Recovery is no walk in the park. Any drastic lifestyle change is challenging, but recovery is particularly difficult— it’s not just a lifestyle overhaul, it’s the healing process of both
Why Sobriety is a Direct Benefit to Your Mental Health
Have you ever tried to fill your vehicle’s gas tank with anything other than gasoline? Of course not. Because if you pour soda, syrup or vegetable oil into the tank,
Spirituality can Bring Peace and Freedom
Frequently, spirituality and religion are equated as the same thing, but this isn’t necessarily accurate. As defined by the National Institute on Mental Illness, “Religion is an organized, community-based system
Traditional Treatment and Sober Living: Can They Work Together?
Drug and alcohol addictions are considered to be diseases of the brain; they are physical, chemical, and psychological. Addiction is a complex, multifaceted issue that requires thorough, evidence-based treatment. At
Lifestyle Tips to Prevent Substance Abuse
While there is no one way to prevent substance abuse, there are many strategies one can take that not only help promote good self-control but form such strong healthy habits
Why You Need to Incorporate Mindfulness Practices into Your Recovery
In the stress of our daily lives, we seem to spend our time either overthinking or zoning out. Learning to order our thoughts is not only healthy for our minds,
