Are you hesitant to put in the work to get sober because you’re afraid that you’ll just fall back into old habits? Continuing care is your first line of defence against relapse. SharelinesLooking for the best way to stay sober? We’ve got you covered. Ongoing recovery...
A 5-Step Guide for Dealing With Drunken Mistakes in Recovery
It’s 9am. You wake up cuddling a pizza and one of your shoes. The room is spinning and your head is pounding. It’s safe to say, you’ve fallen off the wagon. As flashes of last night come rushing back, all you want is to bury you head in the sand – forever. If you...
Sleeping Sober: How to Beat Insomnia in Early Recovery
Getting enough sleep is important, especially in the early stages of recovery. Unfortunately, many people who are newly sober find a good night’s sleep particularly hard to come by. We lay down 6 tips to beat insomnia and get the sleep you need to stay strong in...
’Tis the Season to Count Your Recovery Blessings
Recovery gives us so much to be grateful for, from hangover-free Sundays to restored relationships with family and friends. As you endure the chaos and temptations of the holiday season, take a minute to reflect and count your blessings – they are more abundant than...
How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Early Recovery
The first 90 days of recovery are often the most challenging, as you transition back into your daily life full of responsibilities and relapse triggers. Learn how to avoid relapse in early recovery and get off to a good start on your new life free of alcohol and...
Why Continuing Care is Essential to Addiction Recovery
You have made it through your rehab programme, but what comes next? How are you expected to jump back into your everyday life and remain drug- and alcohol-free? Read on to find out more about what types of continuing care programmes are out there and how they can help...
When Exercise Becomes Unhealthy: How to Spot an Exercise Addiction
Exercise is a good thing, to be sure. It boosts energy, mood, and confidence and is integral to maintaining overall health. But for some, commitment to working out can turn into a dangerous obsession that results in injury and disrupts relationships. Here is how to...
How Outpatient Addiction Treatment Differs from Residential Rehab
Addiction is a complex condition that to overcome, for many people, requires professional help. A well-rounded treatment programme within a calming environment can help you recover and equip you with new life skills. This can be done in an inpatient or outpatient...
Awareness and Addiction: How Mindfulness Meditation Can Support Your Recovery
We sometimes hear the term, “mindfulness.” But what is it exactly, and how can mindfulness meditation help with addiction recovery? Here we take a look at ways that mindfulness meditation has been proven to help those who are in recovery, and how you can incorporate...
The Importance of Support Groups in Recovery
Recovery support groups and social networks play a key role in averting the relapse process. Learn how they can benefit you and lead to healthy relationships. It is just easier with support. Recovery is about more than just quitting an addiction. It is about...