Getting Outside for Your Recovery

Getting Outside for Your Recovery

Most of us spend a great deal of time indoors, either because our work requires it or because it is our preference—or both. But there are plenty of reasons to get outside, many of which can support your recovery from a substance use disorder. It might not be...
Options for Sociability While Sober

Options for Sociability While Sober

Unless you are a devoted listener to an oldies radio station, you probably haven’t heard a Roy Orbison song in a while. In fact, if you are too young to remember his reemergence in the 1980s with the supergroup known as The Traveling Wilburys, you might not be...
How a Budget Can Support Your Sobriety

How a Budget Can Support Your Sobriety

Lately, money has been on a lot of people’s minds. (Truthfully, we suspect money is on a lot of people’s minds a lot of the time!) Inflation has been driving prices up. Meanwhile, rising interest rates have made it more expensive to borrow money. There’s been...
Get Into the Sobriety Groove

Get Into the Sobriety Groove

If you have been listening to music for a long time, the odds are pretty good that you have seen the delivery method of your favorite tunes change over the years. Maybe your original music collection was all on records—both albums and singles. Perhaps you dabbled with...
Cold Turkey: Why it’s a Bad Idea for Recovery

Cold Turkey: Why it’s a Bad Idea for Recovery

We are not too far removed from two big holidays that often feature turkey as part of a big feast. For Thanksgiving and often for Christmas, many people look forward to a longstanding family tradition—including turkey and a whole host of other holiday delights. Even...