Articles and Resources for Recovery

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...

You have probably heard someone say something like, “There are two kinds of people in this world: those who like pineapple on pizza and those who are wrong.” Whether a person uses the “two kinds of people” trope seriously or as a vehicle for humor, it is certainly reductive. It...

Have you ever been stuck in a drive-thru waiting on your burger and fries or your fancy coffee or what have you? You might have been anticipating this meal or cup of joe for hours and feel excited to finally have a chance to visit the restaurant or coffee shop....

You have probably heard people refer to their circle of friends as their “squad.” Whether the word resonates with you or not, you like to understand the idea. Your closest friends and family members are the people who will be there for you no matter what—and you will be there...

Now and again, you might hear someone suggest that in today’s world, public libraries are no longer necessary. These arguments are generally pretty hollow and built around some assumptions that just are not true—like the false idea that everyone has equal access to the internet, for example. The fact is...