Aug 10, 2021 | Recovery Community Development, Sober living
As a defense mechanism, denial has its uses. It can provide a layer of protection – a buffer – between oneself, and the thing that is causing stress and fear to escalate. Having a reprieve from dealing with or accepting the reality of a vulnerable...
Jun 13, 2021 | Recovery Community Development, Sober living
Addiction is a disease with far-reaching implications on the individuals struggling under its weight. It requires support, and resources to create better outcomes for addiction sufferers. Yet many who need help don’t receive it. Further, many won’t seek out the help...
May 16, 2021 | Recovery Community Development, Sober living, tips
Alcoholism was described as a disease way back in the late 1700s by Dr. Benjamin Rush. Addiction is a brain disease marked by the inability to stop the use of alcohol or an addictive substance, regardless of the harm or negative consequences that result from its use....
May 5, 2021 | Recovery Community Development, Sober living, tips
In the last decade alone, the number of times the term “addictive personality” has been casually thrown about is impressive. It has become an addiction-concern loadstone for many individuals and impacted families. If one types into a search bar the question ‘Do I have...
Apr 29, 2021 | Recovery Community Development, Sober living, tips
As social creatures we seek out others for support and connection. But living in social groups also means adhering to social mores. It is natural for us to compare and model the behaviors of those around us. With a healthy understanding of moderation in all things,...
Apr 19, 2021 | Recovery Community Development, Sober living, tips
There are innumerable factors that contribute to the desire to get sober, and everyone’s reasons for pursuing sobriety are personal. Regardless the motivations that push us, the journey towards addiction recovery is not an easy road to follow by any stretch of the...
