Category: Relapse
Navigating Your First Sober Christmas: 5 Pieces of Advice
Christmas time is supposed to be a time of joy and giving. However, it can be a time of struggle and pain. People recovering from addictions can especially struggle over the festive season, even when they are sober and thriving. But for people who are experiencing their first Christmas in recovery, this time of year…
Read MoreOur Advice to Staying Sober at a Wedding
Weddings are a fun and exciting occasion filled with love, laughter and, quite often, lots of alcohol. So, with this in mind, those who are recovering from addiction or those committed to a sober life can face several challenges at any events they attend. Staying sober at a wedding is possible and can also be…
Read MoreThe Link Between National Football and Relapse
Football, both at the national and local levels, is an important part of many people’s lives. Whether your team wins or loses can impact your happiness, and it is a very important sport from a cultural perspective. However, its close association with alcohol can pose significant challenges for those in recovery from alcohol abuse. We…
Read MoreLife in Recovery: Do Cravings Go Away?
When you’re in recovery from addiction, one of the toughest parts is handling the intense cravings that arise. This is especially true when you’re just new to sobriety. Everyone faces their battles when recovering, but cravings are actually quite a common struggle. In this post, we explore the nature of cravings during recovery, how they…
Read More5 Warning Signs of Relapse
Addiction recovery isn’t a straight line. Completing treatment at a rehab centre and overcoming your alcohol and drug addiction is a huge step on that journey, but there is still a long way to go. Many struggles wait, and one of the biggest is the danger of relapsing. It is estimated that between 40% to…
Read MoreTips For Dating in Recovery
Do you feel ready for a relationship? Are you looking for useful tips for dating in recovery? Recovery can be an extremely difficult time, both for the person in recovery and others around them. Personal relationships can provide vital support, but even existing relationships can pose their own challenges. Trying to start a new one…
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