Articles and Resources for Recovery

When you are in the grips of a substance use disorder, it can feel like you have lost control of your own story. Everything you knew about yourself and your hopes and goals is overwhelmed by your urge to keep using drugs or alcohol. We want to encourage you to...

Have you ever found yourself in a conversation about who is the “GOAT” in any given sport? GOAT is an acronym for “greatest of all time,” and it is the kind of subject that can inspire heated and lengthy debates.  Think about your favorite sport for a moment. Who would...

When you tackle a project, are you the kind of person who finds a list of instructions and follows them to the letter? Or are you more likely to try to freestyle the project, leaving the instructions unread and unfollowed?  Truthfully, either approach is probably fine if the project is,...

Most everyone knows that getting regular exercise is a big part of developing and maintaining your physical health. Many folks might be less aware that regular exercise is also a key to supporting their mental health. And probably even fewer people are aware of how regular exercise supports a person’s...

We cover a lot of territory in these blog posts. Often, we can cover a topic fairly completely in a single entry. Other times, a topic requires a series of pieces to explore it in full. As a result, we have posted a number of series—formal and informal—on this blog....

Sometimes our lives can feel as though they revolve around just a few tasks that we repeat over and over again. Get up, go to work, come home from work, have something to eat, watch some TV, go to bed—and then do it again the next day. In some ways,...

A substance use disorder is a big problem for the person struggling with drugs or alcohol. In fact, it can feel all-consuming. So much so that it might seem like no other problem you might be having could possibly be as impactful on your life. As it would turn out,...

One of the biggest challenges people face when they are in recovery from a substance use disorder is cravings for drugs or alcohol. Those cravings—especially in the early days of your recovery journey—may be annoyingly prevalent. But even if you have been in recovery for quite some time, cravings can...

Making smart nutritional choices is important for everyone. What we eat—and in what amounts—is essential to our overall health. Good choices have been shown to have major positive effects in both the short and the long terms. For someone struggling with a substance use disorder, good nutrition offers the additional...

How do you keep track of what you have to do each day? Some people keep a physical calendar. Others rely on online tools. And plenty of people probably do both. No matter your approach, you are likely pretty reliant on your calendar. After all, keeping track of what you...