Keeping it Fresh in Longer-Term Recovery
In the beginning of sobriety, after you’ve made it through withdrawal and detox, things can feel exciting. You go through fast, obvious changes. Some people experience the pink cloud, which is when you feel euphoria in early sobriety. Things eventually settle and you start to experience all the firsts in recovery. Then what were once […]
3 Steps Towards Achieving Long-Term Sobriety
You may want to get sober for a variety of reasons, from regaining your physical health to repairing your most important relationships, but the ultimate goal of addiction recovery is long-term sobriety. There are many strategies and techniques used to achieve long-term sobriety goals, including the ongoing support of an alumni program. Reach out to […]
The Difference Between Short and Long-Term Sobriety
Getting sober is a huge deal. When you’re in the early stages of recovery, it can be hard to imagine any time past now. That’s a healthy way to be; it’s why people in early recovery are often told to take it one day at a time. It’s important to be present and truly experience […]
Go for the Goal This New Year
This time of year, we are bombarded with articles, ads, and conversations about New Year’s resolutions. I too see the new year as a time to both set intentions for the coming year and reflect on the previous one. But I don’t like to think of them as resolutions. The word “resolution” means the act […]
Long-Term Sobriety: Continued Practice at Life
At a year sober, I was still learning to manage my emotions. Having spent my adult life abusing alcohol and substances, I never learned to cope in a healthy way. It took time, work and practice.
