An August 2020 exhibition at Post Pilgrim Gallery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, featured over 25 pieces created by artists combating drug and alcohol addiction. The gallery, dedicated to amplifying the voices of the Native community of South Dakota, also provides an outlet for members of Sioux Falls and the...
Recovery friendly workplaces (RFW) in New Hampshire are welcoming individuals in recovery to rejoin the workforce in a stable, healthy environment. These companies understand the immense emotional and mental strength of populations overcoming SUD and hope to provide jobs to those who may face discrimination elsewhere. What Is a Recovery...
You are ready to enter treatment for your substance use disorder (SUD) and, after conducting research and consulting with mental health professionals, you’ve found the residential rehabilitation program that works for you. As you prepare to start your journey mentally and emotionally, you’ll realize that you need to prepare your...
Being stuck in quarantine during the coronavirus epidemic can present a lot of challenges. Trying to achieve and maintain sobriety, while living alone in isolation and unable to attend A.A. meetings, for example, prove to be major obstacles faced by many recovering addicts and alcoholics during these difficult times. Discover...
The addiction recovery community is growing, and so are its podcasts. These shows offer unique perspectives, guests, and information on addiction, treatment, and life in recovery that will leave you feeling hopeful, inspired, and a little less alone in 2020. And the great thing about podcasts, you can listen to...
When you discover a family member has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can turn your world upside down. No one wants to lose a loved one to an overdose or binge drinking, and the fear that this can happen fills families with deep anxiety. The good news is...
Intensive Outpatient Treatment Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) is an effective option to begin the road to sobriety without uprooting your entire life. An IOP is an opportunity to re-work your life without alcohol or drugs, go to individual counseling, group therapy, and learn relapse prevention techniques while also remaining in...
For those recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, assistance animals and pets can prove to be an invaluable resource during sobriety. A lifestyle in recovery no longer includes the same friends or places that once shaped your former world. Now, you have to find a new and healthier way of...
Once you have completed a rehab program, it’s time to decide on a support group to continue your recovery journey and stay on track. There are many post-rehab programs to choose from, but what is most important in this entire process is figuring out which one is right for you....
Staying sober can be particularly difficult during the holidays. From office parties to family gatherings to traveling, this time of the year can push anyone to their breaking point, but if you are newly sober – these challenges can feel even more overwhelming. During recovery, you may feel like you...
