How do you love someone through addiction without losing yourself in the process? When someone you love is struggling with addiction, the fear can sit… Read More »What to Do When Someone You Love is Struggling with Addiction
Addiction is never just one thing. It lives in the body and the mind at the same time, which is why healing has to happen… Read More »The Stigma Around Alcoholism: Why Addiction Deserves Treatment
Music and addiction recovery share a connection that goes deeper than most people realize. Michael Jones, MA, LCDC, a Program Counselor at Positive Recovery Centers,… Read More »Is Music Medicine? A Powerful Story of Music and Addiction Recovery
This 4th of July, America turns 250. Two and a half centuries of hard-won independence, of growth that came slowly and sometimes painfully, of holding… Read More »Celebrating Sobriety Milestones: A Different Kind of Independence Day
When most people think about recovery, they think about getting sober. And while sobriety is a profound and necessary first step, it is rarely the… Read More »Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth: How They Differ and How They Work Together
Pull into any gas station in America, and you will find fuel, road snacks, colorful lottery tickets, and a surprising number of things that can… Read More »Are Gas Stations the Original Drug Dealers? Kratom, Alcohol, and the Addictions Nobody Warned You About
With our Positive Recovery Alumni, we keep two standing practices, and this piece grew out of both. Three mornings a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday… Read More »The Four Agreements, The Twelve Steps, and The Science of a Life Worth Living
Deciding when to transition to independent living after recovery is one of the most personal choices you can make, and there is no single answer… Read More »Independent Living After Recovery: How to Know When You’re Ready
Choosing to prioritize your sobriety during a season built around backyard parties, beach trips, and late nights out is one of the most worthwhile choices… Read More »First Sober Summer Break? 3 Tips for New Recovery!
There is something that shifts when a person stops trying to carry their story alone. Recovery becomes less about white-knuckling through hard days and more… Read More »4 Ways a Supportive Community Contributes to a Successful Recovery Journey