Roommates in Sobriety: A Sober Roommate Network Out of personal hardships lies the heart behind RIS. “We created Roommates in Sobriety for people out there just like us, who didn’t want to come home to insanity, but to someone who got it, had similar interests, and wanted to create a safe, drug-free home.” The newly
Resilience in Recovery
Resilience in Recovery You have survived a lot of challenges and hardships in your life. You have endured addiction, abuse, trauma, mental illness or a combination of these and somehow you are still here. Many people aren’t as fortunate to pull through. You might wonder how or why you are still around to tell the
Making Amends and Securing Ongoing Recovery
Making Amends and Securing Ongoing Recovery There was a blog in the Huffington Post recently addressing the issue of amends. Speaking of active addictive behavior the writer described himself as one who didn’t take responsibility for his actions, who was subject to the thoughts of others for his understanding of self, thereby leaving himself vulnerable
Drop That Last Vice: Quit Smoking
Drop That Last Vice: Quit Smoking November 21 marks the Great American Smokeout, the 38th time that the American Cancer Society has sponsored the day. ACS offers the day as a target for smokers to quit. For one day, but ideally, forever. The list of diseases that smoking causes is long and the list of
Recovery Month
Recovery Month Every September, SAMHSA sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. {SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration} Addressing the real problem, bringing real change In honor of Recovery Month, I’ll celebrate 5 years of sobriety in November.
Managing Anxiety in Recovery from Addiction and Eating Disorders
Managing Anxiety in Recovery from Addiction and Eating Disorders Anxiety and anxiety disorders are a very real part of the struggle one faces when living with an eating disorder, addiction, or co-occurring disorders. Anxiety is more than just the feeling of stress. It is a combination of heightened nervousness, restlessness and constant worry, which is