Jan 27, 2023 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, Resources, Sober living
When we think about addiction, there are a lot of feelings that get dredged up along with that single word. The social weight of that word is heavy still as the stigma persists. What’s more, is that the admission and commitment to sobriety so often feels far less than...
Dec 17, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, Sober living
Recovery housing plays a significant role in the continuum of treatment for those in the initial and ongoing stages of recovery. They provide a structured living environment, peer support, and essential possibilities for people to build long-term recovery resources....
Nov 26, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, resources, Resources, Sober living
The holidays can make it challenging to stay sober. With the increase in family gatherings, office parties, and social events, alcohol is often seen as a gathering staple. Simply put, it’s a time of year when there are a lot of parties. Thanksgiving, Christmas,...
Oct 24, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, Resources, resources, Sober living
Addiction is a chronic mental condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s a symptomatic brain disorder that is frequently associated with trauma and pain, as well as guilt and abuse. Despite being aware of the dangers of drugs, the drug user feels...
Sep 29, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, resources
Supporting the recovery journey from addiction is not an easy undertaking, or one that simply ends. It is a road that is sometimes challenging to stay upon, but it is a journey worth taking. The word addiction holds a lot of negative weight in our society. And that...
Aug 31, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, resources
As we’ve discussed in many of our previous blogs, affordable, stable housing is an essential part in every recovery journey, and thus, a vital topic to address when discussing addiction and longterm recovery outcomes. Read more about housing funding in Connecticut....
