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Navigating Addiction Challenges During the Holiday Season

Joy, celebration, and togetherness are the hallmarks of the holiday season. But it can also be a time of temptation and stress for those...

Thanksgiving and Sobriety: A Journey of Gratitude and Renewal

During the holiday season, many people enjoy Thanksgiving because it is a time for expressing gratitude, catching up with family, and...

Cultivating Gratitude for Mental Wellness

We can experience profound benefits from gratitude in both our mental and physical well-being -- especially when in recovery. A positive...

How to Celebrate a Spooky and Sober Halloween

The Halloween season is filled with fun, fright, and treats. However, any holiday can also be challenging for those in recovery....

The Holidays Can Lead to an Increase in Opioid Use

It can be extremely stressful during the holidays for those suffering from an active opioid use disorder. An individual who takes opioids...

9 Ways to Avoid Relapse During the Holidays

There is no doubt that recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism can be challenging. Anyone can become addicted to any drug after...

Protecting Yourself From Opioid Addiction

In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency to address the opioid crisis. And, for good...

Physical, Behavioral, and Psychological Signs & Symptoms of Addiction

Being able to identify the signs and symptoms of addiction is the first step in receiving help for or a loved one. Of course, this can...