Dating can seem like a challenge in today’s world, and for someone who is in addiction recovery, it can seem even more difficult to start dating. Many who are in the recovery process have a history of codependent or abusive relationships. Drug and alcohol addiction is often linked to violent and withdrawn behaviors that lead…
Addiction is a family disease. When one person in a family develops a substance abuse disorder, it affects everyone around them. A person living with an addiction may have changed behaviors that disrupt normal family life. This includes lying about how much they are drinking or the drugs they are using and manipulating loved ones.…
Completing a 12-step addiction recovery program successfully is a great accomplishment on your road to recovery. However, it is not the end of the road. Everyone in recovery will face unique challenges along the way. Living your new life after rehab can take a lot of adjustment, but there are many steps you can take…