Category: Sober living

Currently, domestically cultivated hemp is only federally lawful when cultivated under such a pilot program. In 2017, 23,343 acres of hemp were cultivated across 19 states. Department of Health and Human Services, a medical and scientific analysis of substances subject to scheduling, like CBD, and provides recommendations to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regarding controls […]

Spirituality is the aspect of recovery that I think most often gets overlooked. Some of us are very comfortable embracing spirituality, but for others, it feels weird or uncomfortable. True spiritual healing is about facing, acknowledging, exploring, and integrating what we are going through. A true spiritual teacher will always give your power back to you, but […]

You’ll gain not only a safe environment for your recovery but also invaluable life skills and relationships that nurture your growth and resilience. Remember, every step forward in a sober living community is a step towards a more independent and vibrant life. So take this knowledge, and let it guide you towards making choices that […]

However, talking with a professional therapist or coach usually comes at a higher cost. Another feature of the app is a “burning desire” button that you can press to notify your group that you are having a difficult time and are thinking about drinking or using again soon. There is also a newsfeed option to […]

I thought a more anonymous environment would help me feel more secure and it did. Soon after posting a few blogs, I received a message from a mother in Australia. Where I felt I had missed out on valuable time with my mother, in a way I had given this young child an opportunity not […]

James Anderson grew up in the Pacific Northwest. He is a graduate of Reed College, and received his MFA in creative writing from Pine Manor College. His short fiction, poetry, essays, and reviews have appeared in many magazines, and he previously served as the publisher and editor-in-chief of Breitenbush Books. Other jobs have included logging, […]

Each of these issues can make it harder to find peace and balance, and many ultimately turn to use and abuse of substances as a means of handling those challenges. To date, existing research indicates that care should be taken when making generalizations about the psychological characteristics of COA’s. Clearly, evidence indicates that as a […]

Your liver can start to heal, your risks of heart disease and cancer go down, and you may begin to sleep better. At the end of the day, one of the most important tools you have at your disposal is self-compassion. Instead of criticizing yourself for having a hard time or slipping up and having […]

Engaging in expressive arts can be a transformative experience for individuals in substance abuse recovery. Creative activities provide a non-verbal outlet for emotions and enable participants to explore their inner world in a safe and supportive environment. By combining individual and group therapy, individuals receive a comprehensive and holistic approach to their recovery. The individual […]

After mucociliary clearance, these cells are the next line of cellular defense against invading pathogens through their phagocytic, microbiocidal, and secretory functions (Rubins 2003). Chronic alcohol ingestion decreases alveolar macrophage function by inhibiting the release of cytokines and chemokines as well as other factors essential for microbial killing and immune response (Franke-Ullmann et al. 1996; […]