7 Reasons Why Young Adults Are So Sad
7 Reasons Why Young Adults Are So Sad 16.4% or 4.3 million young adults (persons between the age of 12 and 18) have a mental health disorder such as anxiety or depression. That works out to close to 1 in 5 teens between the age of 15 and 18. For many of us, teens are supposed […]
8 Fun Summer Things to Do if You’re Sober
8 Fun Summer Things to Do if You’re Sober If you’re recently sober, planning your summer can sound daunting. For many of us, summer is about freedom and destination locations that have little to do but drink. If you’re staying sober, that has to change – and with a little bit of planning, you should […]
8 Ways Young Adults Can Feel Better About Life
8 Ways Young Adults Can Feel Better About Life If you or a loved one are struggling with life, it’s unfortunately more normal than you might thing. Most of us struggle with low self-esteem, with emotional problems, and with feeling worth, loved, and like we are contributing to our goals or to the people we […]
8 Awesome Sober Activities for a Fun Time Out While in Recovery
The journey to sobriety is a not always an easy one. Within the first year of recovery, around 66% will relapse. But if you can make it to 5 years or more, that number significantly decreases to 15%. Being in recovery can be just as challenging as the road you took to get here, maybe […]
Why Does Rehab Keep Failing for Some People?
Why Does Rehab Keep Failing for Some People? In 2020, 3.4 million Americans received substance use treatment, which is colloquially known as “going to rehab”. For many people, that single stint in treatment is enough to ensure that they have the tools to get clean and sober and stay in recovery. For many others, it’s […]
The Challenges of Dating Non-Sober People
The Challenges of Dating Non-Sober People 80% of the US population drinks at least occasionally and 60% drinks regularly. There’s nothing wrong with casual and moderate drinking but it can be a problem for anyone who’s recently sober. Even if you’ve been sober over a year, introducing someone who drinks into your life can […]
How to Replace Addiction with a New Passion
How to Replace Addiction with a New Passion Addiction can take up your life, taking over your hobbies, replacing your friends, and causing you to lose interest in things you enjoyed. That process often means that by the time you move into recovery, you’ll have large gaps in your day-to-day life. You might struggle to […]
The Best Addiction Recovery Podcasts
The Best Addiction Recovery Podcasts For over 40.3 million Americans, substance use disorder or “Addiction” is a daily fact of life. Recovering from that addiction is a process, where you first have to find motivation, get treatment, learn the skills and tools you need to stay clean, and then stick to it. For many of […]
Suboxone Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings
Suboxone Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings Suboxone is an FDA-approved medical drug intended for the treatment of opioid use disorder. The drug combines buprenorphine and naloxone to prevent cravings, reduce the impact of taking opioids, and reduce the risk of dependence or abuse on the buprenorphine. Today, Suboxone is considered an essential medicine by […]
Do I Really need a Sponsor in Recovery?
Do I Really need a Sponsor in Recovery? If you’re moving into a 12-step program either in rehab or just out of it, getting your feet on the ground and eventually finding a sponsor are normally the first things you’re asked to do. For many of us, asking for a sponsor is a big step. […]
