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How to Meet Sober Friends

How to Meet Sober Friends

Feb 27, 2026 | Recovery

Maybe some of your relationships were damaged by active addiction, or maybe you never had the support you needed, even before you started using substances. Either way, you may have looked around one day and realized that most of your interactions were with other...
The Differences Between Treatment Levels

The Differences Between Treatment Levels

Feb 20, 2026 | Substance Use Disorder

If you have a loved one who needs addiction treatment, you may find yourself staring at websites and wondering what all of the different treatment levels mean. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we want to help you decipher all of the different...
What You Should Know About “Gas Station Heroin”

What You Should Know About “Gas Station Heroin”

Feb 13, 2026 | Trending Topics

In the 1990s, many people were shocked to learn that the “supplements” they bought to help them lose weight were actually ephedrine, a decongestant medication that is sometimes used to manufacture methamphetamine. After the government moved to make it harder to...
Understanding Relapse and How to Prevent It

Understanding Relapse and How to Prevent It

Jan 30, 2026 | Recovery

In general terms, a relapse is when symptoms of a disease return, following a period of remission. When discussing relapse of a physical health condition, like diabetes or asthma, there is usually little or no shame attached to the term. When talking about addiction,...
Characteristics of a Good Sponsor

Characteristics of a Good Sponsor

Jan 26, 2026 | Recovery

There is a great deal of talk in the recovery community about getting a sponsor. They are often recommended as a guide who helps you on your journey. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, we think it is important to consider what traits you should be...