Recovery in 2020: Five Lessons Learned
As the unprecedented year of 2020 comes to a close, people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction can take away lessons learned and apply them to a stronger 2021.…
Read MoreThe Holidays and Recovery: Five Tips for Family Members
What can family members to do to support a loved one’s recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol, especially during the holidays? With so many seasonal triggers and distractions, the…
Read MoreDrunk Driving During the Holidays
Every holiday season, there is a dangerous uptick in impaired driving, specifically drunk and drugged driving. And, with the stress and anxiety of COVID-19 added to the traditional holiday experience,…
Read MoreGratitude in 2020: Finding the Good in Difficult Times
“Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…it makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and…
Read MoreSobriety Stories: The Power of Recovery
Inspired by National Recovery Month, people are sharing the power of sobriety through a collection of diverse, inspiring recovery stories. The project, Voices of Hope, chronicles the recovery journeys of Valley Hope…
Read MoreFive Keys to Family Recovery
Recovery is a powerful force that can transform families, healing the impacts of a loved one’s drug and alcohol addiction. It is important to understand that substance use disorder (SUD)…
Read MoreRecovery Month 2020: Staying Connected
Each September, National Recovery Month recognizes the power of recovery, the resources available to support sobriety, the people who work in our communities to promote and provide healing and evidence-based addiction…
Read MoreSummer 2020: Self-Care Strategies
During this unprecedented summer of 2020, it is important to develop a strong game plan to manage COVID-19 stress and potential triggers that can affect your recovery. While there are…
Read MoreFreedom from Addiction: Celebrating a Sober Fourth of July
For people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, holidays like the Fourth of July can be challenging. And in 2020, with so many Americans anxious, stressed and fearful, the…
Read MoreCelebrating a sober Memorial Day
Even during a pandemic, cultural traditions tied to holidays like Memorial Day Weekend can be especially challenging to people living in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. This year, most…
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