We all deal with stress. But some of us are plagued with it more than others. How you handle your stress, though, is a vital part of living a healthy life. Are Your Coping Mechanisms Healthy? Life naturally includes stressors. The following examples are just a few common issues that can lead to stress: Money ... Read More
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Judi Dench Gets Personal About Mental Health and Addiction
Dame Judi Dench: A Voice for Mental Health Awareness With an acting career that spans over six decades, British actress Judi Dench has enjoyed worldwide recognition and numerous awards, including seven Laurence Olivier Awards, six film awards, 10 BAFTA awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, ... Read More
5 Perks of a Sober First Date
In 2018, we published a blog about the challenges of dating and searching for a new partner while in recovery. Since then, we've noticed a trend that appears to be growing among the millennial generation in particular. In a culture where so many things are defined by their relationship with the consumption of alcohol, ... Read More
How Ewan McGregor Battled Alcohol and Is Winning
"I drank too much and it made me really unhappy." - Ewan McGregor Ewan McGregor is one of today's most celebrated actors. He's best known for his roles in films such as Trainspotting, Star Wars: Episodes I, II, and III, Miss Potter, and Moulin Rouge!. Though famous for his acting, McGregor was, at one time, ... Read More
5 Tips for Disclosing Recovery in Dating
Making it through recovery is a large commitment and can take a significant investment in time and energy. The process is never easy, particularly for those just out of rehabilitation and working to acclimate to normal life once again. However, many facets of life change after treatment. From finding employment to ... Read More
4 Steps for Leaving the Past Behind and Moving on With Life
It's not uncommon for people in recovery to think about the past — in fact, Step 8 of the 12 steps used by Alcoholics Anonymous in recovery specifically asks those in treatment to document the mistakes they made that harmed people in their lives. There's a difference between healthy reflection on the past and an ... Read More
Building Your Resume in Recovery
You’re working through recovery and feeling empowered by all that you’ve learned about substance abuse and mental health. Now, you’re working towards getting back into the workforce, a logical step in the progression of your treatment. How do you complete a resume for returning to work if there are big gaps in it from ... Read More
5 Essential Tips for Surviving A Company Party, Sobriety Intact
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
