Working with Shame in Early Recovery
One of the most difficult experiences in healing from addiction is working with shame in Early Recovery. Research shows that neurological experienc…
Alcohol Addiction: How to Help Your Loved Ones
There are more than 14.5 million people who suffer from alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the United States. Alcohol use disorder occurs when an indivi…
Working Through Ambivalence in Addiction
Ambivalence in addiction is not only common, it’s one of its defining features. Whether addiction is to substances or to behaviors, ambivalen…
Finding Your Passion After Addiction
It is not uncommon to feel groundless, aimless, or without passion in early recovery from addiction. When drugs or alcohol takes up so much space i…
LGBTQIA2S+ Awareness Month: Issues Faced In Addiction Recovery
Recent polls indicate that 7.1% of American adults identify as LGBTQIA2S+, double the amount almost a decade ago. The increasing percentage of the …
Healthy Ways to Manage Stress
Stress is a part of life. Occasional, mild stress can help you focus or finish a task. But long-term, chronic stress can cause physical symptoms an…
Transitioning Out of Sober Living
Sober living (also called recovery residence) can be a great place to start the journey out of addiction and into recovery. Once it’s time t…
Five Mocktails That Were Made for Sober Summer in Colorado
Let’s face it; Boulder (and the rest of Colorado) are an amazing place to get (and stay) sober. The mountains, clear skies, and abundance of …
Holistic Treatment for Depression
Holistic treatment for depression is gaining traction in the mental health world as it becomes increasingly clear that healing on a deeper, more pe…