Category Archives: Recovery

Introverts are people who generally prefer to be alone. To them, being around other people is stressful, tiring, and distracts … Continue reading What Are the Challenges for Introverts in Addiction Recovery? →

Grief is hard for anyone and it can be a disaster for someone in recovery. Grief is typically associated with … Continue reading How to Avoid Relapse While Grieving →

There are many possible triggers for relapse. People, places, and things associated with drinking and drug use are major triggers. … Continue reading Use HALT to Prevent Relapse →

In most recovery communities, smoking gets a pass. Surveys have found that AA members smoke at a much higher rate … Continue reading Should You Quit Smoking in Recovery? →

One strange feature of addiction is that someone can hate the addiction and derive little pleasure from using, but continue … Continue reading The Important Difference Between Wanting and Liking →

Setting expectations for recovery can be tricky. If you don’t expect your life to improve considerably, you may not put … Continue reading What Are Realistic Expectations for Addiction Recovery? →

Recovery capital includes all the resources a person has that can help sustain addiction recovery. The more recovery capital someone … Continue reading The Importance of Recovery Capital →

People in recovery don’t often spontaneously relapse. You don’t usually trip and fall into a pint. Relapse is typically a … Continue reading 4 Signs You May Be Setting Yourself Up for Relapse →

There are many approaches to addiction treatment. There is therapy, addiction medicine, 12-step programs, inpatient programs, and outpatient programs. Treatment … Continue reading How to Choose Between Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment →

Everyone wants to support a friend or family member recovering from addiction. You may have spent years watching a friend’s … Continue reading What Not to Say to Someone in Recovery →