When you are single and trying to maintain sobriety, the thought of dating may seem like a challenge. You want to meet someone, but you also want to prioritize your recovery. How can you strike that balance? It’s true that dating can...

After a long day at work or at home, you may be tempted to unwind with a glass of wine or your favorite alcoholic drink before...

Recovery from addiction can be a long and difficult journey, and it often requires significant support and resources. One of the most important aspects of addiction recovery is self-care, which involves taking care of oneself physically, emotionally, and mentally. Self-care can help...

Hindsight is 20/20. That is the only thing I can say about essential coping skills early in recovery. It is difficult to know what you need when you are first getting sober. As an alcoholic, I no longer had my coping mechanism...

Hydrocodone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller) that is included in the formulation of many narcotic prescription painkillers, such as Vicodin and Lortab. More About Hydrocodone These narcotics are most often prescribed to control moderate to severe pain. Like many other opioid substances,...

Fellowship in recovery is very important, especially early on. Getting sober is a landmark decision. You let go of an old life and start a new one. It can be scary: Will it work? Can I do it? What does life without...