All About Recovery
Getting Real About #RecoveryGoals
Optimism and hope are essential, but rushing into a new life — no matter how promising — can set you up for disappointment. Here's how to take it slow and make it last.
Learning To Live Sober ‘One Day at a Time’
It sounds like a paradox: How will you reach long-term sobriety if you're focused "only" on today? A little perspective from the Buddha will clarify things …
Self-Care: What Is It and Why Is It Important in Recovery?
Recovery means getting better, but you can't do that if you don't take care of yourself. Here's what to keep in mind.
The 5 Stages of Change: A Handy Framework for Understanding Recovery
It's a tried and true model for what the transition from addiction to recovery looks like. Get acquainted with each stage to assess where you're at — and what you can achieve.
Finding a Sponsor, a Friend Who’s Been There
All support helps, but forming a bond with someone who has lived addiction and recovery brings a rare degree of understanding. Here's how the process works in 12-step programs.
Why Language Matters When Talking About Addiction
"My laundry is 'clean' and 'dirty' — not people." In this video, the Addiction Policy Forum lays out how to use language that doesn't stigmatize or discourage those with substance use disorders.
‘Substance Use’ vs. ‘Substance Abuse’: What Do They Mean?
And is there a difference? All Sober's Maeve O'Neill explains the distinctions, and how "use" turns into "substance use disorder."
What Comes Next? Planning for Life After Treatment
It's a fresh, exciting, maybe-a-little-bewildering new day. Here's what to think about as you prepare to leave treatment and ponder: Who will I be?
Get Involved: Resources for International Overdose Awareness Day
On this day of remembrance and action, learn how everyone can help prevent overdoses and end the stigma.
Never Enough — The Neuroscience of Addiction: TEDx Talk
Dr. Judy Grisel, a neuroscientist, person in recovery and author of the bestseller "Never Enough," explains how addiction can happen when the brain thinks "everything is bacon."
Tools To Know: The Basics of Vivitrol, aka Naltrexone
The non-habit-forming medication can be highly effective in combating addiction to opioids and alcohol. Read up on it.
What Does Opioid Withdrawal Feel Like?
"Every cell in my body hurt" — that's how one person describes opioid withdrawal. But effective treatments are available. Learn more from this Psych Hub video.