Dating

Dating in early sobriety is not advised. Find out what it takes to develop healthy relationships in recovery.

You don't have to feel powerless when helping an addicted spouse or partner. Learn how you can best support your partner in seeking recovery.

Jumping back into the dating scene may feel daunting to those in recovery. By owning sobriety and having confidence, everything else will follow.

You play a vital role in your loved one's recovery process. Learn how to help your loved one feel supported as they address and overcome their addiction.

The idea of dating while sober used to be horrifying to me, but after years of dipping in and out of the dating pool, I've learned a lot about myself and my recovery.

Addiction can put a strain on relationships, especially romantic ones. See if substance abuse is jeopardizing your romance and find ways to resolve the tension.

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

Addiction is a family disease. It can turn a family’s dynamics upside down. In this short video, Family Wellness Senior Clinician Bruce Dechert discusses how the “tough love” approach to addiction can affect family functioning and the importance of addressing addiction from a place of love rather than fear.

You may find yourself feeling, at times, that you are in a complicated downward spiral – the more painful the couple dynamics, the more the substance abuser uses, and the more he or she uses,  the more painful the couple dynamics.

Living a sober life free from addiction is empowering, but early recovery can be challenging. Here are tips to help you navigate your personal and professional life at the start of recovery.

It will not be easy, but forgiving your loved one for any damage, hurt, and trauma they caused during active addiction will be a step in the right direction for your own well-being. You will finally be able to move forward with your life and your own recovery.