by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Jan 18, 2023 | Recovery
With the start of a new year, it is not at all uncommon to hear people from all walks of life making goals related to eating healthier. For a person in recovery, this can also be a critically important goal at any time of the year. It may seem too simple to be true,...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Dec 17, 2022 | Recovery
When people think about ways to treat addiction and prevent relapse, they often picture treatment programs, recovery groups, and possibly talk therapy. While these things are certainly important elements of treatment, long-term recovery from addiction requires the...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Dec 3, 2022 | Recovery
If you have a friend or family member who has recently left behind alcohol or other substances, you may be wondering what you can do to support them. For many people, and especially those in recovery from addiction, the holidays can be a difficult time, and therefore...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Nov 16, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery
It can sometimes feel like the list of things required to build and maintain a life in addiction recovery is unending. Treatment, recovery groups, working with a sponsor, completing tasks assigned by their sponsor, and giving back to the community can feel like a lot...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Nov 4, 2022 | Recovery
While it is possible to get clean or sober by just leaving behind one’s drug of choice, a person who desires long-term recovery that will reduce their risk of relapse and allow them to live a fulfilling life must take additional action. Unhealthy Relationships During...
by Jackie Hammers-Crowell | Oct 28, 2022 | Alcoholism, Recovery
If you’ve known someone in recovery or heard people talk about recovery, you may have heard the phrase “dry drunk.” It refers to someone who continues to behave aggressively, recklessly, or irresponsibly even though they have stopped drinking. While the concept of...