An Overview of Peer Support
Family, friends, and professional supports are great resources to have in your corner when you’re working toward recovery. None of these can replace the expertise of a peer who has been there themselves, though. At Safe Harbor Recovery Center, in Portsmouth, Virginia,...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Addiction
Addiction may seem like a topic that is too heavy to discuss with a child, but it can be necessary to help them understand the world around them. This is particularly true if they have witnessed someone struggling with addiction or their life has been impacted by the...
The Importance of Family in Recovery
“You alone can do it, but you can’t do it alone.” This famous quote sums up one of the struggles of recovery. The person who is fighting addiction must take ownership of their own sobriety or it won’t be sustainable–but support is needed for them to be...
Romance in Recovery: Building Healthy Relationships
Strong, healthy relationships can be difficult for anyone to build. If you’re making a fresh start without drugs, when they were once a big part of your life, you may wonder how your past substance use or your fresh recovery will impact your love life. Will people be...