Recovery Blog
How to Talk to Loved Ones About Addiction
When you care about someone, it's natural to want the best for them. It can be difficult to watch a loved one go down a path of substance abuse, dependence, and addiction. You might feel guilty,...
Your Guide to Starting Residential Treatment for Substance Abuse
Choosing to enter residential treatment is a brave and powerful step toward lasting recovery. It means you’re ready to break the cycle of addiction and give yourself the time and space to truly...
Critical Thinking: A Secret Weapon in Fighting Addiction
When you first start your journey to sobriety, it’s natural to focus on detox and therapy. But there’s another important tool that sometimes gets overlooked: critical thinking. Building your ability...
Not a Lost Cause: Hope for Those Who’ve Tried Rehab Before
If you’ve been to rehab before and find yourself considering going back, you might feel discouraged, frustrated, or even ashamed. You may be wondering if this means you’ve failed or if you’re a lost...
How Acts of Service Strengthen Your Recovery
When you first entered recovery, the focus was on getting sober and staying that way. The early days were about learning how to manage cravings, rebuild trust, and take responsibility for the past....
Understanding Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment
When you’re looking for help with addiction, one of the most important choices you’ll make is finding a treatment setting that truly supports your healing. For many people, gender-specific treatment...
Are You Enabling Someone’s Addiction? How Faith Can Help You Stop
When someone you love is struggling with addiction, your first instinct is to help however you can. Maybe you’ve made excuses or tried to fix the mess left behind because you love them, and that...
Understanding the Timeline and Phases of Recovery
Recovery is a journey, not a destination. Whether you’re seeking help for substance use disorder (SUD), mental health concerns, or both, the path to healing takes time, structure, and support. It’s...
In Addiction Recovery? Try Volunteering
When you’re focused on recovery, it’s completely natural to get caught up in your healing. It’s a deeply personal and often challenging journey. But sometimes, gently turning your attention outward...
How to Reignite Your Recovery When You Feel Spiritually Stagnant
Even the most committed men in recovery can sometimes hit a wall. You’re sober, attending meetings, doing the right things, but something feels flat. Maybe your prayers feel routine, your purpose...
Signs of Schizophrenia: What to Look Out For
Schizophrenia is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Often portrayed inaccurately in media and pop culture, it can be surrounded by fear, confusion, and stigma. But the truth is,...
When Your Sister Is Battling Addiction
Watching your sister go through addiction can feel like standing in the middle of a storm, unsure of where to turn. It’s heartbreaking. You might feel powerless and uncertain about how to help the...