Thanksgiving has passed, and now we move on to the December holidays. If you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another December holiday, you might feel some concern about how you’ll get through the season with your sobriety intact. It’s a valid concern: relapse rates have been shown to spike significantly during the holidays, and some...Read More

Thanksgiving is approaching, bringing with it memories of Thanksgivings past and excitement, worry, or a mix of emotions about Thanksgiving 2024. If you celebrate Thanksgiving and happen to be newly in addiction recovery, the holiday will likely hold some extra complexity. How can you make this year’s celebration one that supports your sobriety? We have...Read More

Your spouse or partner has completed their residential addiction treatment program and is ready to come home. The month you’ve spent without them has, hopefully, helped you gain clarity about what you want and need going forward. Maybe you’ve been fortunate enough to work with a therapist during this time, and that person may have...Read More

If your loved one suffers from addiction to alcohol or drugs, you have probably heard the word “enabling.” Maybe you have been accused of enabling your loved one’s addiction, or maybe you know you’re enabling them but don’t know how to stop. Here’s a hard truth: if you are the spouse, partner, or parent of...Read More