Sometimes, boredom can be a threat to sobriety. When we feel bored, it can create a sense of ennui or apathy and especially when we’re new to recovery, these feelings can trigger destructive thoughts. At the same time, mental space … Read More
Sober Living: Thriving Not Surviving
In the standardized sequence of different levels of care within addiction treatment, after completing detoxification and inpatient treatment (typically lasting about 30 days), the next and last step in the process is moving into a sober living environment. Because of … Read More
Addiction as a Disease: Pros and Cons
There has been some debate throughout the recent few decades as to whether or addiction is actually a disease. Due to the genetic factors at play, which constitute nearly 50% of the risk factors that contribute to addiction, as well … Read More
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