Behind the 2025 National Recovery Month Theme: “Recovery is REAL”
Every September, the United States observes National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery and to promote new treatment and recovery practices. Since its…
The Benefits of Online Support Groups
For decades, the image of group therapy has often been tied to physical spaces—the circle of chairs in a clinic, the hushed confidentiality of a community center. While the power…
How Al-Anon Supports Loved Ones on Their Own Journey of Recovery
For decades, the focus of alcohol addiction treatment and support has primarily been on the peson with the addiction — but alcoholism doesn’t just affect just the person doing the…
Closed vs. Open Al-Anon meeting
Al-Anon meetings offer a supportive environment for all individuals who are affected by someone else’s problem drinking. These gatherings provide a space for sharing experiences, gaining insights, and fostering a…
Signs of Self-Medicating
The line between letting off steam after a rough day and indulging in an unhealthy coping mechanism can be a fine one. If someone you know regularly uses alcohol, prescription…
7 Strategies to Stop Self-Sabotaging in Sobriety
Recovery is one of the most courageous journeys a person can take, but staying sober doesn’t just involve avoiding alcohol or drugs—it often requires untangling years of negative patterns and…
Guilt and Shame in Women’s Treatment
The grip of addiction brings a torrent of complex emotions – shame, fear, and guilt among them. But for women battling substance use disorder, this emotional burden is often intensified,…
The Importance of Remote Alcohol Monitoring
In the journey of addiction recovery, maintaining sobriety is a daily challenge. Studies show that nearly 40-60% of individuals in recovery experience a relapse at some point, often due to…
Mindful Growth Through Service: Overcoming Negativity and Finding Purpose
Motivation is one of the most reliable predictors of treatment outcomes — and losing it can put your addiction recovery in jeopardy. Negative thinking will sap your confidence and warp…
50 Self-Compassion Recovery Quotes to Heal, Grow, and Thrive
Self-compassion is a powerful tool in recovery, whether you’re healing from addiction, trauma, mental health struggles, or personal hardships. It reminds us to be kind to ourselves, embrace imperfections, and…