The holidays can be a stressful time for many people, especially if it’s your first holiday season sober. Finances, travel, and family are all stressors that can result in cravings to drink and/or use. It’s easy to get thrown off … Read More
3 Tips for Making Sober Friends
Having a strong sober network is one of the most important parts of recovery. A sober network provides extra emotional backing and resources when things are tough, as fellow recovering addicts and/or alcoholics tend to understand what you are going … Read More
3 Good Things That Happen When You Stop Drinking
The decision to stop drinking is hard for many people. They may have some good reasons to quit but alcohol may be their only coping mechanism. Or alcohol may be central to how they relate to others or have fun. … Read More
Tips for Avoiding Addiction After Surgery
One of the most common ways people are first exposed to opioids is following surgery or other medical procedures. During the 1990s and 2000s, many doctors were far too liberal with prescribing opioid painkillers. About a third of men who … Read More
3 Tips for Making Sober Friends
Making sober friends is one of the most important parts of recovering from addiction. Having a strong sober network gives you a sense of purpose and connection. It’s an opportunity to share your problems with people who understand and won’t … Read More
When Can You Start Dating Again?
Guys always want to know when they can start dating again in addiction recovery. Although addiction affects people of every age, it typically begins between the ages of 18 and 25, the time of life when people are most actively … Read More
What if Exercise Makes You Feel Worse?
There are loads of studies supporting the numerous mental and physical health benefits of exercise. For example, one study of more than a million Americans found that regular exercise reduced the burden of mental health issues by at least 20 … Read More
Why Stay Sober When the World is [BLANK]?
“I’m as mad as hell, and I’M NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE!” – Albert Finney in Network Whether you have a substance abuse problem or have never taken anything stronger than an aspirin, the above quote rings true whether you’ve … Read More
OCTOBER IN PORTLAND: FUN, SOBER EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS AROUND TOWN
Enjoy the arrival of fall with these sober activities this month! Fun Events That are Sober in Portland This October Fall is in session and October is generally full of mid-season fantasy football meltdowns (for some of us), falling leaves, … Read More
September in Portland: Fun, Sober Events and Happenings Around Town
Get plugged into the Portland scene. September is an exciting time in Portland. Summer is coming to an end and the first crisp breaths of fall are upon us. There are plenty of fun activities that don’t revolve around drugs … Read More