Two people celebrating and thinking about their New Year's resolutions for recovery

New Year’s Resolutions for People in Recovery

Making New Year’s resolutions for recovery is a great way to start the new year with a healthy, life-changing decision. During the holidays, the amount of drinking and drug use increases as people celebrate the holidays and new beginnings. For those in recovery, it can mean an increased risk of temptations that can lead to…

Group of people enjoying a sober New Year's

Tips for Staying Sober this New Year’s

Having a sober New Year’s celebration can seem overwhelming for people who have just completed addiction recovery. Being around people drinking and celebrating can be overwhelming and cause cravings unless they prepare ahead of time and be smart about where they go on New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, hanging out with old friends who drink and…

A woman secretly wondering, "Am I an enabler?"

Am I An Enabler?

The term “enabler” is a catch-all phrase for anyone who supports, condones, or catalyzes bad or uncommon behavior in others. The term “enabler” is most often associated with high-profile substance abuse and addiction. It can also apply to individuals who enable other types of potentially destructive behavior. So how can you answer the question, “am…

Discussing the 12 steps of recovery

What are the 12 Steps of Recovery?

Addiction is a mental health disease that is treatable through various forms of medical and behavioral therapy. One of the original programs for addiction is the 12 steps of recovery that became popular through the Alcoholics Anonymous program. A 12-step rehab program is ideal for clients who prefer a more religious or spiritual experience for…