Recovery

We put together a list of 50 things to do when you have urges to drink again so you can put your energy into healthy activities and sober fun.

Drug abuse always carries the risk of serious side effects, including overdose. Understand the causes and symptoms behind an overdose.

These 19 reads are the best LGBTQ+ books for learning about the complexities of queerness from experts and community members.

Setting boundaries in recovery is hard. In my personal experience, I learned a few things you can do in case your boundaries are tested.

Create boundaries with a loved one to protect your mental health and give structure to their recovery. Learn the essential steps.

The holiday season poses significant challenges for individuals in substance abuse recovery, with relapse rates potentially spiking by 150%. This article highlights the importance of proactive planning, strong support networks, and self-care to navigate holiday stress effectively. By identifying triggers, setting boundaries, and creating new traditions, individuals can maintain sobriety and transform the holiday season […]

Discover why addiction is a family disease and how it affects everyone, not just the individual struggling with substance abuse.

When I was a little girl, I dreamt of helping others in some regard. As I went through school for something I had little interest in, and my addiction took hold of my life, I felt I was incapable of helping anyone, let alone myself. So I gave up. Using Substances to Cope I believed […]

Completing residential treatment means returning to the outside world, which can often be filled with challenges. One major obstacle for many is finding a new job or perhaps even a first job.  You may be returning to the work environment after an extended period. You might have decided to change your job or career path to better maintain sobriety. Whatever your situation is, a job search can be a daunting task. Knowing what […]

When one person struggles with addiction, everyone in their circle may be impacted, but how?

Saying goodbye is hard to do, even when you know you have to. Mountainside alum, Sanam M. is sharing a powerful letter he wrote to his old love – his addiction.

Despite its stigmas, relapsing does not mean you will never be able to achieve sobriety. Zachary Cohn discusses what he learned through his own experiences.