How to Stay Sober After a Friend’s Relapse
Watching anyone relapse is hard, but it can be particularly difficult when the person who relapses is someone you are close to. This can make you question your own recovery, casting doubt that efforts you’ve made are going to work for you in the future. And it can be isolating, feeling like you are now […]
Fair Fighting Rules: How to Communicate Better with Your Loved One in Recovery
All families and friends argue from time to time, but when conflict escalates into fighting, it can take a severe toll on your relationship. And chances are that if your loved one is in recovery, your relationship has already been hurt by their addiction. Don’t let small arguments turn into angry words that spill out […]
How to Stay Sober After Losing Someone
When you lose someone close to you, you may be tempted to fall back into your addiction. Brian McManus, who was nearly a decade of sobriety under his belt, shares how he's dealt with loss in recovery.
The Day My Fear Turned to Wonder
Long before Kendall Svanda joined Mountainside, she was consumed by fear of the unknown. Learn how sobriety helped her embrace her inquisitive nature.
The Importance of Forgiveness in Recovery
Forgiveness is a critical part of recovery, but forgiving those who have wronged you isn't always easy. Learn how you can embrace forgiveness and strengthen your recovery.
Horticultural Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Horticultural therapy promotes healing of the mind and body by giving those in recovery the chance to plant, weed, grow, and harvest crops. Watch Sheree Surdam explain how Horticultural therapy can transform your life!
10 Relapse Triggers You Need to Know
You've worked hard for your sobriety. Now it's time to protect it. Learn common relapse triggers and what you can do to safeguard your recovery.