Summer Social Gatherings in Recovery: What You Need to Know
Hosting social events in recovery can present unique challenges. Interacting with your community is a key aspect of a healthy recovery, so it’s important to continue to socialize. [...]
Mental Health, Trauma, and the Impact on Addiction: What You Need to Know
In the complex landscape of mental health, few connections are as profound and consequential as the relationship between trauma, mental health disorders, and addiction. While substance use disorders [...]
When Alcohol Use is a Problem: What You Need to Know
Alcohol use disorder affects millions of people worldwide, impacting not only those who struggle with drinking but also their loved ones. Understanding the signs of problematic alcohol use and [...]
Drugs Today vs. the 70s, 80s, and 90s: What You Need to Know
The landscape of drug use and addiction in America has transformed dramatically over the past five decades. Understanding these changes is crucial for addressing current challenges and helping those [...]
Learning to Love Yourself and Others in Recovery
Recovery is a journey of transformation, healing, and growth. It's a path that requires courage, commitment, and compassion - not just for others, but also for yourself. One [...]
Becoming the Best Version of YOU in 2025
As we welcome in 2025, we're not just changing a number - we're embracing an opportunity for transformation. Whether you're looking to break old habits, forge new paths, [...]
Celebrating the Holidays Without Alcohol: A Guide for People in Recovery
The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and celebration. For those in recovery, however, it can also be a period filled with challenges and temptations. However, [...]
Exec. Dir. Lori McCarthy Provides Insight in Health Medicine Network Article
HMN 2024: The Power of Love in Alcohol Recovery “Alcohol is the anesthesia by which we endure the operation of life.” —Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw Alcohol abuse [...]
Are You Thankful or Grateful This November?
On the healing path of recovery, it’s essential to have tools and strategies that support you along your journey. Two of the most powerful resources are the concepts [...]
Building a Life You Love in Recovery Through Routine, A Wellness Plan, & Setting Goals
The journey from addiction to recovery is often described as a path to freedom. In the grip of addiction, life becomes like a prison, confined by the relentless [...]