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Nurturing Positive Relationships in Recovery
Roughly 90 years ago, two men came together to found the first 12-Step recovery program. These men were Bill Wilson and Robert Holbrook Smith (more commonly referred to as Bill W. and Dr. Bob), and the program they founded was Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They...
Navigating Life Changes During Early Recovery
Many people have heard the maxim, "The only constant is change." Life is all about change. There is no question about it. However, there is a question of how we are going to navigate those life changes. Are we going to thrive and grow with change, or will we shrink...
Prioritizing Self-Care and Ongoing Wellness
Because “wellness” has become such a “buzzword” of late, what does prioritizing self-care and maintaining wellness now mean? Is it physical wellness? Does it have something to do with the status of our mental health? Is it solely about spirituality? Of course, the...
How Music Can Help Restore and Uplift Your Soul
Music has restorative powers when used alongside relaxation techniques like meditation and prayer. Many people recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) benefit from spending time listening to soothing music. According to the Cochrane Library, "At a...
Becoming Empowered and Free
Taking steps to recover from substance use disorder (SUD) empowers you to make healthy changes in your life. Becoming sober is a powerful choice and an important form of self-care. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),...