How Service in Recovery Helps Keep You Sober
Service in recovery, which includes sober volunteering and peer mentoring, is a powerful tool for maintaining long-term sobriety by building a new, positive identity based on connection and…
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Megan M: Building Connection Beyond Treatment – August 2026 Alumni Newsletter Spotlight
Read moreWhen Helping Becomes Enabling Behavior
This article explores the critical distinction between providing genuine support and engaging in enabling behaviors that stunt a loved one’s growth. It emphasizes that while helping assists with…
Read moreHow to Talk to Someone About Substance Abuse Treatment
This guide outlines a compassionate, step-by-step framework for discussing substance abuse treatment, emphasizing the importance of thorough preparation, setting clear boundaries, and utilizing supportive communication techniques. It also…
Read moreDual Diagnosis: Coping with Substance Abuse and Bipolar Disorder
Living with both bipolar disorder and substance use requires navigating complex challenges like self-medication and shared biological factors. Recovery for dual diagnosis is achievable through integrated treatment plans…
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Addiction Signs: Is My Loved One Struggling?
This article serves as a guide for identifying potential signs of addiction in loved ones, emphasizing that recognizing these patterns is an important first step toward offering help.…
Read moreJenna O: An Honest Chance – July 2026 Alumni Spotlight
5/2/2024 – I crashed my car and wound up on crutches with bruised ribs and an even more bruised ego. Nothing was coming to save me. Not time.…
Read moreSean R: The Bedtime Stories I Almost Missed – June 2026 Alumni Spotlight
When I was asked to write this column, I was a little taken aback. Me? How could I possibly be asked to write something that is supposed to…
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