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...
Jul 29, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
Addiction recovery is a deeply challenging journey in and of itself, but without affordable housing options, it can feel almost impossible to manage. Moreover (emotions aside) statistics show that stable, supportive housing increases the positive outcomes of a...
May 24, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
Healing from substance use disorder is a lengthy process that takes far more than the typical 12 steps we’re used to. There’s just so much of life tangled up in addiction that it can be hard to account for all of it at once. For example, where in those 12 steps does...
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...
