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The pressure to have fun on a long weekend or during the holiday season can push a recovering person to the edge of relapse. Get tips on how to maneuver stressful situations and actually celebrate without risking your sobriety.

Sober Halloween Activities That Can Become a Yearly Tradition

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

Even though sobriety may seem to offer very little in the way of Halloween fun and festivities, there is actually no difference... Continue Reading

Woman envisions a new beginning

Get a Head Start on Your New Year's Resolution

By Joanne Chu

We spoke with Dr. Sack of Promises Malibu on how we can better position ourselves for success when it comes to our end-of-the-y... Continue Reading

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5 Things We Forget About Family and Friends of Addicts During the Holidays

By Colleen Marlett

The holidays can look very different from the point of view of a person whose loved one is suffering from substance abuse issue... Continue Reading

A practical present for yourself

5 Things to Put in Your Recovery Stocking

By Peg Warren Peg is a transition coach who helps people break free from the ties that hold them back and find their way to success when they are facing change.

Whether you’re in addiction or long recovered, you shouldn’t neglect giving yourself something you’ll benefit from all year long. Continue Reading

Stressful family Christmas dinner

5 Tips for Dealing with Family Stressors This Time of Year

By Nina Bradshaw Nina Bradshaw is a professionally qualified social worker and therapist in the UK. She earned a Master's Degree in Personality Disorder Studies, a Master's Degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a Master's Degree in Sociology/Social Policy/Social Work.

For anyone, this time of year can bring back familial pressures and family dynamics that lead to arguments and upset emotions. ... Continue Reading

The relapse Grinch steals Santa's holiday spirit

How to Stop the Relapse Grinch from Stealing Your Holiday Spirit

By Toshia Humphries Toshia Humphries is a Texan freelance writer, artist, and life coach and possesses three degrees in counseling and psychology, focusing on addictions and women’s studies.

In order to prepare ourselves, it is important to know how to prevent relapse thinking and behavior during the holidays. Continue Reading

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The Importance of the Alcoholics Anonymous Christmas Meeting

By Liemann Valdimar

In the continual path of recovery, Christmas Day really is no different than any other day. Here's why recovery meeting rooms a... Continue Reading

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Holiday Foods You Might Not Know Contain Alcohol

By Liemann Valdimar

Given each individual's alcohol sensitivity, it's good to be informed on which holiday dishes may contain alcohol so we can mak... Continue Reading

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Newly Recovering Addict

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

Wondering what to get your newly recovered loved one? Here are 10 wonderful holiday gifts for those new on the road of sobriety. Continue Reading

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5 Ways to Love Your Addict During the Holidays

By Audrey Beim

For a recovering addict, this time of year presents a unique set of challenges. Here are 5 practical ways you can care for a lo... Continue Reading

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6 Ingenious Halloween Games for Your Alcohol-Free Party

By Flower B

Halloween is right around the corner! Here are 7 uber-cool games and activities to help make your Halloween party the best on t... Continue Reading

heart and flowers

6 Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day Single and Sober

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

You don't have to be in a relationship to make the most of love. Continue Reading

3 Types of Resolutions You Shouldn't Be Making

By Elizabeth Seward

Steer away from these common mistakes that set the tone for the rest of the year. Continue Reading

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How to Approach Resolutions the Healthy Way

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

This year, commit to lifestyle changes that last. Continue Reading

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10 Things to Do Besides Drink on New Year's Eve

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit

There's much more to celebrating the ball drop than raising a glass. Continue Reading

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