Recovery

When you become sober, there is no shortage of opinions on how you can strengthen your recovery. Therapists, family, friends, sponsors – everyone has their own idea of what will work for you.

People in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction often fear relapse. Learning the myths about relapse can help you maintain sobriety and strengthen your recovery.

Adderall is a commonly misused stimulant that causes many college students to become addicted. Use these tips to acheive and maintain sobriety in school.

People in recovery may fear discrimination in their search for housing or jobs. Learn more about the laws and protections in place for individuals recovering from addiction.

The quality of a person's recovery journey is more meaningful than the length of time one spends in sobriety. Find out more.

Sponsors offer support that can be instrumental to a person's recovery, but they can relapse, too. Learn how to avoid feeling discouraged if this happens.

Though everyone's experience in recovery is different, there are several values and practices that are universally helpful. Learn more about enhancing your experiences in sobriety.

Hanging out with a friend who recently completed addiction treatment can be a sensitive matter. Decide how you can strengthen your friendship using these tips.

Recovery is a lifelong process, and it is important that you are constantly working on ways to grow and strengthen your sobriety.

Long, warm days make the summer months perfect for exciting parties. For people who are in early addiction recovery, this time of the year can be tricky to navigate, as alcohol is the beverage of choice at most parties and celebrations.

Your recovery story is important and can serve as an inspiration to others, but sharing it outside of a 12 Step meeting isn't always easy. Learn simple tips to help you feel more comfortable sharing your story with those outside of the recovery community.

People in the grips of addiction often suffer from poor self-esteem and have a strong feeling of shame. Here are techniques for coping with negative emotions.