I walked into my first Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting (ACA) late—which is kind of ironic, given that I had been brought up to never be late. I spent the...
Addiction support groups are a great way to achieve or maintain recovery, but not knowing what to expect may keep some people from attending meetings. The first evaluation, therapy session...
Achieving sobriety is something to be celebrated, and a sober lifestyle can be fun and fulfilling. Who says sobriety is boring? Achieving sobriety after struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction is...
Need recovery support while on the go? Here are eight of the best addiction recovery podcasts around. Recovery does not end with sobriety or even rehab, so it’s important to take...
Recovery did not make my life any easier, but it did make it worth it. When I first got sober, I was riding this high of “This is awesome! I am changing...
My twenty-five years of active addiction was at first slow and progressive. It crept up on me like a sneaky young petulant child seeking the approval of others, wanting to...
Sobriety can help you lead your life with the type of freedom you’ve always wanted and that’s nothing to feel sorry about. Since the beginning of my sobriety, I’ve answered...
Help inspire others by sharing your story with us. Sharing your story is an important part of the recovery journey. Recovery stories connect us, inspire us and most importantly, are affirmations to others...
If you’ve found yourself maintaining sobriety through attending 12-step meetings, it’s likely that in addition to reading the Big Book and daily affirmations, someone has suggested getting a sponsor. This can...
A drug or alcohol relapse can be dangerous. Learn how to help someone overcome a relapse with these related articles and pages. Even after adequate treatment, relapse is a possibility for those...