Apr 29, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
Recovery is never a straight line. Every journey on the road towards sobriety is bound to be filled with ups and downs throughout, and yes, sometimes that includes a relapse. In fact, it quite often does. According to the National Institute of Health, 40-60% of people...
Apr 2, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
It is no secret that the last couple of years have been rough. This is true for everyone – but especially for those in recovery or seeking recovery. The temptations that have always whispered (or screamed) to be heeded have been amplified ten-fold by our...
Mar 7, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
Aside from unrealistic expectations surrounding recovery, the most common factors that contribute to increased difficulty and potential relapse are stress and isolation. Though the last few years have heaped on loads of unexpected stressors, instability, and...
Jan 28, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
For many in recovery, the battle for sobriety is a familiar struggle, and one that cycles back time and time again. The challenges that arise and the hurdles to overcome can seem insurmountable at times, especially in periods of instability like we all currently face....
Dec 19, 2021 | Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
Keeping people in housing should be a priority all year, but especially during the holiday season when the weather can be brutal and there is more cultural awareness around being home. The holiday season can be a time of joy and wonder, but it can also be immensely...
Sep 7, 2021 | Recovery Community Development, Sober living
The notion that addiction recovery is a pass or fail situation is terribly detrimental to those seeking recovery. Relapse happens – especially when a person with substance use disorder ends up without support and safe community connections. In fact, it is...
