There’s a common belief that in order to recover from a substance use disorder (SUD), you have to escape your environment—pack a bag, head across the country, and check into a residential program. But the truth is, you can heal from home.
read moreEmbracing Renewal on Your Recovery JourneyAs the chill of winter gives way to the warmth of spring, nature embarks on a journey of renewal and growth. Trees bud, flowers bloom, and the world seems to awaken with new possibilities. This season of transformation offers a powerful metaphor for those on the path to recovery from…
read moreWhether or not you celebrate Christmas, the holidays can be tough. Between the office parties, family gatherings, and endless social media posts of festive cheer (always with a drink in hand, of course), it can feel like you’re constantly walking into temptation. The good news? You don’t have to go through it alone. If you’re…
read moreWe salute our veterans and thank them and our active members of the armed services for their service to our country. The stresses of their service put them at risk for developing substance use disorders (SUD), including alcohol and drug addiction. We’re here to help raise awareness and offer our veterans substance use treatment that…
read moreA Guide for United States ResidentsDiscovering that your Medicaid coverage has lapsed can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to address the situation and get your coverage reinstated. This guide provides actionable steps to help you navigate this challenge and ensure you maintain your health coverage.Step 1Understand Why Your Coverage Lapsed First,…
read moreTransforming Your Life: Building Healthy Habits to Replace Unhealthy Ones Forming new, healthy habits to replace old, negative ones is a transformative journey toward a better, more fulfilling life. It’s a foundation of the recovery journey from alcohol and drugs to a happy life we control. Whether it’s quitting drugs and alcohol, adjusting lifestyle choices, or…
read moreHow Drugs and Alcohol Fool YouAlcohol is a trickster. It fools your brain and your body in all kinds of ways. And people who have developed problem drinking and drug use often fool themselves that they’re just fine, until it’s gone too far. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) literature calls alcohol “
read moreA list of ideas to reward yourself instead of raising a glass How do you celebrate and reward yourself without drinking or drugs? Embarking on the journey of sobriety is an incredible feat—one that deserves celebration, acknowledgment, and rewards. But when we’re used to marking achievements with alcohol or drugs, it can feel daunting to…
read moreSeptember is designated by the White House as National Recovery Month, where we celebrate the millions of Americans who have found lasting recovery from substance use disorders. These people show the millions of others who need help that recovery is possible. They give us hope and inspiration.
read moreAlcoholics Anonymous is the original twelve-step recovery program. Since it was started in the 1930s, AA’s peer-support model has helped countless people stop drinking. It’s free to attend and meetings can be found at all times, all over the country. If you’re looking for an AA meeting near you, you’ll
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