Navigating Your Recovery as an Introvert

Navigating Your Recovery as an Introvert

Introverts navigate the world differently than extroverts. While an extroverted person might feel energized by spending time with lots of people in a variety of social situations, an introverted person might feel energized by spending time alone or with just a few...
Defining Some Recovery Terms – Part Three

Defining Some Recovery Terms – Part Three

This blog entry is the third in a series devoted to defining some of the terms and ideas that get tossed around in conversations about substance use disorders, their treatment, and the recovery journey. Almost every community has its own specialized jargon that only...
Defining Some Recovery Terms – Part Two

Defining Some Recovery Terms – Part Two

In a recent blog post, we defined a couple of ideas—“dry drunk” and “high-functioning alcoholic”—that sometimes pop up in conversations about substance use disorders, their treatment, and recovery. Our goal was to clarify some of the shorthand jargon people use from...