It's that time of year again. Companies across the nation scheduled holiday get-togethers where you're expected to socialize with everyone from the big boss to the people from the branch office who you never see otherwise. Beyond just the standard problems of remembering everyone's names and coming up with clever ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
5 Essential Tips for Surviving A Company Party, Sobriety Intact
5 Forgotten Benefits of Traveling for Your Mental Health
Travel has long been viewed as an activity for those privileged with time and money — a bonus, if a person happens to be able to take time away from work or their other day-to-day responsibilities. A growing body of evidence supports the theory that travel isn't just for recreation. This evidence suggests that when ... Read More
Rx SOS: What to Do if You Lose Your Prescription on Vacation
With the rush of everything, there is to do before you leave for your vacation, you may forget medication for your holiday. You remembered to pack the extra batteries for the camera and plenty of shoes, but your medications, which you rely on, are still sitting on the bathroom counter. You didn’t even realize it until ... Read More
Setting Realistic Goals After Rehab
After rehab, it's easy to feel like the world is your oyster. However, getting sober and staying sober isn't as easy as it sounds. It's easy to imagine all of the things you will accomplish — landing a dream job at a prestigious company, getting married to the partner of your dreams or starting a family — now that ... Read More
Rob Lowe’s Secret to 25 Years of Sobriety and Counting
It seems like Rob Lowe has been acting forever. The fact that he seemingly never ages and is still so good-looking certainly adds to this illusion. If you don't know who he is, you've possibly not been to the movies or watched a television show since the 1980s. Rob Lowe starred in multiple films in that decade, most ... Read More
How to Stay Sober in College and Have Fun
You want to know how to be sober in college. Whether or not you’ve used drugs or alcohol before, you recognize that education, and your future, probably don't mix well with the use of substances. Yet it can seem like you’re going to miss out on a lot of experiences if you aren’t partying every weekend. Is it ... Read More
What Are the Differences Between Religion and Spirituality in Recovery?
A component of the 12-step program is relying on a higher power for support and guidance. This fact of the 12-steps creates the perception it's dependent on 'becoming religious', that's an instant turnoff for many. Not does it imply judgment and self-criticism, many people have negative past experiences with religion. ... Read More
What’s “Rigorous Honesty” and How Can It Benefit My Recovery?
Updated April 5th, 2023 "It's okay if I have a drink now and then. I beat my addiction and I don't have to worry about it any longer." This statement is an example of a lie people with alcohol addiction tell themselves. It's a form of denial, often to themselves and family. A key component of getting sober is ... Read More
