Recovery

“Never make the addict feel alone,” Hari advocates. Let them know that there is support whenever they are ready. Love them no matter what.”

Men living with untreated trauma are at higher risk of substance abuse. See how recovery is possible with a client-focused treatment approach.

You will see many beneficial appearance changes after you quit drinking, including ones right in the mirror.

Whether you're newly in recovery or have years of recovery, putting your sobriety first may be hard and uncomfortable at times. But it is crucial. Learn why.

Recovery is a lifelong journey with ups and downs. Discover how aftercare treatment supports recovery and see what option may be right for you.

Volunteering reduces stress levels, improves emotional health, and builds community - all important things for people in recovery.

Stress can be a huge contributor to relapse. Learn how to deal with stress effectively and strengthen your recovery.

An addiction recovery coach can help you smoothly transition back into the real world after treatment. Learn if this support service is right for you.

At a certain point in recovery, a person may feel distanced enough from addiction that they begin to romanticize past substance abuse habits. Use these tips to avoid relapse.

We put together a list of 50 things to do when you have urges to drink again so you can put your energy into healthy activities and sober fun.

Drug abuse always carries the risk of serious side effects, including overdose. Understand the causes and symptoms behind an overdose.

For years, Kevin used alcohol to cope with who he was and who he thought he needed to be. His drinking eventually spiraled into alcoholism, and he found at risk of losing everything. In this article, Kevin shares how accepting who he is has played a critical role in his recovery.