Sustain Recovery Blog (38)

Who Am I? Rediscovering Identity In Recovery

In a nutshell, self-concept comes down to how each of us sees our own world. A person’s self-concept encompasses their...

What’s a Halfway House?

Having a support network of friends, family, therapists and other caring individuals is endlessly helpful for avoiding...

Addiction Recovery For Teenagers

It’s not uncommon for teens to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Our culture is steeped in the ideas of cultural...

Staying Mindful

An adolescent recovering from drug and alcohol addiction who is mired in the skepticism and anger that is typical of...

Recovering from Relapse

An adolescent recovering addict’s therapists, sponsor, and fellow recovery group members can play an essential role in...

Avoiding Relapse During Crisis

Recovery is a process of gaining the awareness, tools, mindfulness, and skills to maintain sobriety through any of...

Letting Go of Anger and Releasing the Past

Putting aside the struggles, anger, shame, and guilt associated with trauma, abandonment, abuse and neglect is...

How Dopamine Affects the Relapse Trigger

Dopamine is one of several neurotransmitters that are produced in your brain and nervous system to respond to and...

What to Share at Recovery Support Meetings

Most recovery groups adhere to the same general guidelines. Primarily, these group meetings are open and welcoming. Not...

Relationships in Early Recovery

Recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism and achieving genuine sobriety involves far more than just staying away...

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