Dec 20, 2023 | Alcoholism
The holiday season is a time of year when many people find themselves overindulging. They eat too much food, spend too much money, buy too many gifts, stay up too late, and drink too much alcohol. In response to this, a trend called “Dry January” has...
Dec 8, 2023 | Recovery, Mental Health
The holiday season is supposed to be joyful and magical, but for people in recovery, it can be not just stressful, but also an actual threat to their sobriety. A person in recovery, especially if they are new to recovery, might struggle during the holidays for many...
Nov 3, 2023 | Mental Health
Dealing with toxic family members can be difficult for anyone, but for people who are new to recovery, it can be especially challenging. For that reason, the holidays can be a difficult time for people who only recently left active addiction behind. Signs of a Toxic...
Oct 19, 2023 | Mental Health, Therapy
“Rock bottom” is the concept that a person can lose so much to active addiction that they will reach a point at which they are motivated to get sober. The term implies that people will not be willing or able to stop their addiction until they have had a substantial,...
