Recovery

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.

Ever had a dream about relapsing and using again? Learn what these unnerving dreams can mean and what you can do to safeguard your sobriety.

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.

These 19 reads are the best LGBTQ+ books for learning about the complexities of queerness from experts and community members.

Setting boundaries in recovery is hard. In my personal experience, I learned a few things you can do in case your boundaries are tested.