Recovery

Recovery is a lifelong journey. Get tips to strengthen your recovery and help you to live a healthy, happy sober life.

Recovery

How do I explain an employment gap in my resume due to my drug addiction?

Knowing how to address employment gaps due to addiction can be confusing. Learn how to reenter the interviewing process with confidence.
Relationships

Love and Recovery: What You Should Know When Looking for a Relationship

Many who overcome addiction are eager to continue enriching their lives by finding a romantic partner. Learn how to build healthy relationships in recovery.
Recovery

Does 12 Step Work?

Evidence-supported addiction treatment is often considered more valuable than other methods. Discover alternate treatment options that produce positive results.
Recovery

What to Do When Life Gets You Down

For those struggling with addiction, remaining upbeat can be challenging. Learn how to maintain a positive attitude in recovery.
Recovery

6 Natural Ways to Fight Withdrawal Symptoms

About 50 percent of people suffering from substance abuse relapse after completing treatment. Often, this is due to the physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms they experience. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce these symptoms and the risk of relapse.
Recovery

5 Things You Can Learn From Recovery

If there is one thing that recovery has taught us all is that people can change. That you can go from rock bottom to the best version of yourself. From being consumed by a drug to becoming a successful professional, a loving friend, and a caring family member.
Recovery

4 Things Dogs Can Teach You About Recovery

While people may not initially think about dogs as a source of insight, they can teach humans several lessons about life, recovery, stress, and friendship.
Recovery

Chester Bennington’s Death Shines Light on the Importance of Mental Health

Chester Bennington’s suicide has many people talking about addiction and mental health. Learn about the singer’s life and how he and his music inspired others.
Family

Why You Also Matter in Your Loved One's Recovery

Navigating a loved one’s battle with addiction can be complex. Use these self-care tips to help yourself cope while supporting your loved one’s recovery.
Blog

My name is Craig, and I am a gay man in recovery.

Addiction is challenging for everyone, but members of the LGBTQ community face considerable barriers to treatment. Learn how to identify LGBTQ-friendly rehabs.
Recovery

Could Social Media Be Hurting Your Recovery?

Social media is supposed to connect us to the world, but for some people, particularly those in recovery, social media can be dangerous.
Recovery

Learning Tolerance for a Better Recovery

People in recovery are often advised to grow by embracing what makes them uncomfortable. Discover methods that promote patience, tranquility and self-awareness.