How to Find a Sponsor
Embracing the power of community and support is a transformative step in overcoming addiction. After the isolation and secrecy that often characterize active addiction, reaching out for help can...
11Dec
Why You Need an Aftercare Plan
When you decide to overcome addiction, it’s natural to view the initial stay in residential treatment as the most significant hurdle. However, recovery doesn’t end when you complete your...
04Dec
What Putting Your Recovery First Looks Like
Sustaining your sobriety requires dedication, patience, and an unwavering commitment to your goals. It’s about actively crafting an environment and lifestyle that champions your ongoing recovery and helps you...
08Nov
Cold-Weather Wellness: Boosting Mental Health
As the leaves in Seattle transition from vibrant green to autumn’s golds and reds, and eventually fall to reveal the stark branches of winter, many of us may experience...
30Oct
What Is the Seattle Freeze?
Seattle’s natural beauty, iconic skyline, and lush greenery promise an ideal environment for newcomers. Still, many people who move here describe an unexpected social challenge nicknamed the “Seattle Freeze.”...
16Oct
Drinking Problem vs. Alcoholic
Alcohol plays a significant role in many social events, gatherings, and even personal relaxation techniques. But when does casual drinking cross the line? And how can you tell when...
09Oct
Can I Get Someone to Go to Rehab?
Addiction is heartbreaking for the person ensnared by its trap and their loved ones who stand by, feeling helpless as they watch the destruction unfold. Most people don’t purposely...
02Oct
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Breaking out of the grip of substance use disorders can feel daunting, especially when you think about encountering unpleasant withdrawal symptoms that can make it challenging to quit drinking...
25Sep
Developmental Trauma
We often romanticize childhood as a time of innocence and joy. Sadly, for many children, it becomes a period marked by consistent, insidious trauma instead of carefree playing and...
