The Importance of Fellowship in Recovery
A fellowship could be any type of support group that you join in recovery. You’ve probably heard of some of the more well-known organizations, like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous,...
29Apr
Is It Time to Get Your Loved One Help for Addiction?
Your loved one may not think that they have a problem – they probably believe that their substance use is under control, and that they can stop at any...
23Apr
Long Term Addiction Treatment: The Benefits of Continued Care
Recovery is a lifestyle change and ongoing process where you must continually put in effort to improve every day. It’s not something with a finish line.
11Apr
Family Support & Education in Recovery
Substance use affects everyone in the family, not just the person under the influence. According to The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, addiction is a family disease....
05Apr
Stress Awareness Month: The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery
April is Stress Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to check in with yourself and refresh your self-care routine. Many of us struggle to put ourselves first,...
19Mar
UW Fraternities Ban Hard Liquor: What That Means for Partying College Students
Ahead of a nationwide ban, the University of Washington has prohibited alcohol above 15 percent ABV – hard liquors – at fraternity events and on chapter property. The policy...
06Mar
Pink Cloud Syndrome in Early Recovery: Managing That “Top of the World” Feeling
There’s something about clouds. We use them to describe our feelings. If we’re super happy, we’re on Cloud Nine. If we’re depressed, a dark cloud hangs over us. If...
26Feb
Seattle-Area Sober Events, Recovery Meetings & Activities
Whether you’re new to substance misuse treatment or you’re a recovery veteran, you’ve probably experienced the challenge of finding drug- and alcohol-free recreation, social groups and hobbies. Since much...
19Feb
It Takes a Village: Staying Connected to Your Sober Community
Even if you’re not a Western movie fan, you’re probably familiar with strong, independent movie icons like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood or Jeff Bridges. Their characters spark the desire...
