Recovery Blog

Finding employment for people in recovery can be challenging. Re-entering a job market after treatment is one of the first troubles early recovery brings.

Sue from the Judson center on their resources.

Hoarding and substance abuse individually affect both the person struggling with these issues and their families. And sometimes, they can co-exist, demanding simultaneous treatment. These two conditions share some characteristics but have unique ways of damaging the user's life.

It's necessary to continue to invest in yourself in addiction recovery as it will make it easier to remain sober. Now is the time to focus on all the other areas of your life. Then, you will notice some tremendous changes in your physical and mental well-being.

Jodi discusses her experience reducing the stigma & advocating for those struggling with substance abuse disorder : the new expungement laws, and more.

We all have different reactions to stress, but the underlying effect is pretty much the same. We feel mental or emotional strain and all these various reactions are our coping mechanisms. They are crutches to help us get through. For people in recovery, it is crucial to learn how to handle stress more constructively.

Live Rite Tonight, a Recovery Related Podcast ft. Alex F. on his recovery, his realizations, and more.

Addiction usually leads to the disruption of family dynamics, health issues, and a drop in work performance. People struggling with addiction can for a while maintain the status of a "functional addict."

Emily discusses being addicted through her teens & early 20's, along with recovery & the multiple routes you can take.

The family is often an essential part of that system. The role of the family in addiction recovery is considerable and very important.

One way to maintain your recovery is by incorporating physical activity into the daily routine. The structure is vital for people dealing with addiction, and regular exercise can help immensely establish it. There are more benefits of exercise for recovery and sobriety, and this article will focus on them.

5 people in training to become Certified Peer Recovery Coaches discuss their reasoning, resources available, their recovery stories and the stigma surrounding recovery that prevents people from getting the help they need.

The key to successful post-treatment aftercare is a dynamically balanced lifestyle, where hobbies in recovery serve as a powerful catalyst.

Whether from one country, state, or city to another, moving to a new community can be challenging. Meredith Jones gives tips and resources from moving to the U.S from India, but the information can be helpful for anyone moving to a new community, in recovery or not.

Live Rite Tonight, a recovery related podcast with a mother telling her story in her daughter's addiction and recovery.

To make walking a path to long-term recovery and aftercare more manageable, it is essential to implement an approach that will gradually ease this burden. Even if all the elements in the following guide are completed, relapse is possible, although less likely to happen. Family support, determination, and complete understanding of the issue will help the recoveree remain on the right path.