Recovery Apps That Actually Work
Recovery apps can never replace professional treatment, but that doesn’t mean they can’t support the recovery process. A well-designed recovery app can serve as a critical bridge between meetings or…
How to Choose the Right Recovery Meeting for Your First Time: AA vs. NA vs. SMART Recovery
The decision to attend your first recovery meeting is often met with a mix of relief and intense anxiety. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one,…
A Beginner’s Guide to the Big BookAuto Draft
If you could only look at one source to learn as much as possible about Alcoholics Anonymous — the philosophy, the guiding principles, or how to incorporate it into your…
Life Beyond the Steps: Alternative Support Systems for Recovery (SMART, Dharma, Refuge)
If you’ve tried A.A. but found it did not resonate with you, here are a few alternative support groups that might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. S.M.A.R.T. Recovery…
The Pocket Intervention: Talking to Your Child About Drugs Without Pushing Them Away
Finding out your child—whether they’re a teenager or a young adult—is using drugs is a “heart-in-your-throat” moment. Your first instinct is probably a mix of panic, anger, and an overwhelming…
HALT: Your Simple Tool for Preventing Relapse
For anyone in recovery, the fear of relapse is real and ever-present. Sobriety isn’t just about avoiding substances; it’s about learning to manage life’s normal ups and downs without turning…
Does AI Make A Good Accountability Partner?
The future of addiction treatment is here — and it’s probably already in your pocket. Artificial intelligence, which has been making waves in the healthcare industry for a few years…
How to Offer the Gift of Recovery to a Loved One
Addiction is a disease that affects not only the individual struggling but also everyone who loves them. When a loved one is caught in the cycle of substance abuse, the…
What is the Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) method?
What if you could gain 20 years of insight and advice from a wildly successful person in less time than it takes to binge your favorite television series? This is…
Why Professional Detox is Non-Negotiable
The decision to seek recovery is the single most courageous step a person can take. Yet, the journey often begins with a terrifying hurdle: detoxification, the process of clearing substances…