Category Archives: Sober living

As a driver, she enjoyed talking with the students one on one and decided to go back to school to finish her BA in Sociology and her LCADC. After leaving Haley House for two years, she started working on her Masters in Pastoral Counseling. When she graduated with her MAPC in 2013, Michael Hornstein asked […]

The Full House alum reflected on her mental health journey and navigating her battle with depression. By her fifth treatment, the Camp Rock alum knew something had to give, including major changes. “I think the glimmer of hope started to change when I started to find joy and the little things in life,” she continued. “That […]

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, we encourage you to request a confidential call. At Rockland Treatment Center, we understand the sensitivity and complexity of your situation and are here to offer you a space to explore treatment options, ask questions, and receive support from experienced professionals. Taking this first step […]

Content Financial support and sponsorship How The Abstinence Violation Effect Occurs Defining and Differentiating Smoking Cessation and Relapse Prevention Cognitive behavioural interventions in addictive disorders Abstinence Violation Effect: How Does Relapse Impact Recovery? The use of behavioral therapy components has become so widespread that these components are often included in different concentrations and forms in […]

My unpopular opinion is getting sober does not make everyone’s life better. This year, after 7 years of not being sober (I started when I was 16, im 23 now), I quit drinking, smoking cigarettes/vaping, and smoking weed. I cant pinpoint a single thing about my life that’s better from cutting being sober sucks out […]

Another reason not to ice out those liquors is that spirits that have been frozen do not create balanced cocktails. Stored in the right conditions—cool, dark, tightly closed—an opened, 80-proof-or-higher spirit bottle can be preserved for years, even decades. Sealed bottles will weather temperature and climate fluctuations more easily than opened bottles. However, an opened […]

Some residents also pay for sober housing through scholarships, loans or credit cards. In NARR homes, the goal is to protect the health of all residents, not to punish the resident experiencing relapse. In Oxford Houses, individuals who relapse cannot return until they complete a 28-day rehab program or complete treatment and demonstrate an ability […]

This can be especially true when it comes to repairing relationships. Chances are good that you know someone who’s recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) and could benefit from your support. Maybe they’re a close family member or friend, or maybe it’s someone you don’t know as well. Experts believe that tackling the emotional residue […]

This is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure FHE Health is trusted as a leader in mental health and addiction care. If you or a loved one is currently struggling with prescription benzo abuse, it’s never a bad time to ask for help. To learn about all your options for recovery services, contact FHE Health today. We recommend […]

Life after prison isn’t always an easy feat, and it might benefit you if you prepare. Without adequate funding, staffing, and programming, the rehabilitative and reentry efforts may be lost. And placement in unhealthy environments generally only makes these situations worse. It’s common for people to want to keep a distance from local, state, and […]