by Joseph Ahrens | Jul 6, 2026 | Sobriety
Celebrating Independence in Recovery Although Independence Day has passed, July remains a meaningful time to reflect on what independence means in our daily lives. For individuals recovering from mental health and substance use disorders, independence is often built...
by Joseph Ahrens | Jun 29, 2026 | Sobriety
Stay Sober This 4th of July The 4th of July is a time for cookouts, fireworks, family gatherings, and celebrations. For individuals in recovery, however, the holiday can also bring added pressure, triggers, or situations involving alcohol and substance use. The good...
by Joseph Ahrens | Jun 22, 2026 | Sobriety, Stress Management, Substance Abuse
Substance Use Recovery and Summer Triggers Summer can bring vacations, celebrations, cookouts, holidays, and more time spent with family and friends. While these activities can be enjoyable, they may also create challenges for individuals in substance use recovery....
by Joseph Ahrens | Jun 15, 2026 | Mental Health
How to Deal with Loneliness: 5 Ways to Stop Feeling Lonely Loneliness can affect anyone at different points in life. Whether it’s caused by stress, life changes, grief, mental health struggles, or substance use challenges, feeling isolated can impact both emotional...
by Joseph Ahrens | Jun 8, 2026 | Stress Management
Creating a Summer Self-Care Routine That Works for You Summer can bring longer days, vacations, social events, and changes in routine — but it can also bring stress, burnout, loneliness, or challenges with mental health and substance use recovery. Creating a self-care...
