A “higher power” can support your sobriety to help you stay sober, which is why it’s part of the 12 Steps. For Christians, that higher power is Jesus Christ, who was born on the day we celebrate as Christmas. In many instances, the birth of Jesus Christ parallels the challenges faced by those struggling with Read More

As Thanksgiving arrives, along with all the other winter celebrations, individuals in recovery may experience additional stress. Family gatherings, the availability of alcohol at parties and re-connecting with people who may be associated with substance use can present challenges for someone celebrating Thanksgiving in recovery. However, holidays also bring the opportunity to appreciate how much Read More

After you complete addiction treatment and return home, you might feel like a lot is being thrown at you. The demands of work, family and friends can feel like too much, especially when you’re in the early stages of recovery and are still practicing your coping skills. Without a new set of priorities to help Read More

Relapse rates associated with substance addiction can be quite shocking. As many as 60 percent of people addicted to alcohol or drugs will relapse after addiction treatment. Spending time living in a sober living community can minimize the risk of relapse and help sufferers along their path to long-term recovery. For people in recovery, life Read More

Recovering from a substance addiction is invariably a long and challenging road. Addiction specialists encourage people in recovery to seek support for their commitment to sober living wherever they may find it. For many people, returning to their homes and communities is fraught with risk and temptation too early in their recovery and sooner than Read More

Sober living is an important step in the recovery journey. It helps ease the transition from intensive treatment into daily life. When you are willing to commit to six months of residing in a sober living facility and to comply with the rules, it’s a safe and healthy way to maintain stability in your newly Read More

Sober living functions as transitional housing for those who are recovering from drug or alcohol abuse. Safety Net Recovery understands the difficulty of rebuilding a normal life after addiction and provides a structured environment and supportive community for men over the age of 18 who have completed a treatment program. If you’re ready for a Read More

When you are in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, you’re given a set of tools to use to stay sober. While relapse is common in many cases—and not to be thought of as failure if it does happen—one of the most valuable tools to prevent relapse is your sponsor. Your sponsor plays a critical Read More

Reflecting on the past six months, you may never have thought you would get here. But with a day-by-day attitude and commitment to your sobriety, you have successfully overcome your addiction and achieved sobriety. While everyone has their own personal motivations for achieving sobriety, one of the greatest benefits to giving up drugs and/or alcohol Read More

Marking one year of being sober is more than a one-day celebration; it means you have moved into a whole new statistic bracket for sobriety. While only 33 percent of people who are sober for less than a year will stay sober, half of those that have been sober for a year will continue their Read More