Newly Sober and Estranged Family During the Holidays

guy handing out information in the street Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Special Projects Coordinator at Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope As someone in recovery from addiction and substance abuse, the holidays can be a particularly difficult time as you navigate through the journey of your recovery. Because addiction is complex and often takes a toll on not only your own life, [...]
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Step 8: Working Through Underlying Resentment

Upset couple having an argument Contributor: W. Travis Stewart, LPC, NCC writer for Addiction Hope I hope my high school soccer coach isn’t reading this. It’s been nearly 30 years since I graduated from high school—yikes, even typing that makes me feel old. What’s even more discouraging is how long I felt resentment toward my coach. I thought I should [...]
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Changing Habits: Building a New Pattern of Sober Holidays

Contributor: Sierra Tucson clinical team member Ryan Poling, M.A. One of the most popular habits for people around the holidays is spending some time reflecting on the past year and making resolutions for the New Year. Often, these resolutions involve habits that a person wishes to create or break, such as exercising more regularly, eating fewer [...]
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How to Share with Others Your Commitment to Sobriety During the Holidays

Contributor: written by Sunrise Recovery Ranch clinical team member Ryan Poling, M.A. As much as family members and loved ones can be supportive and caring during the holidays, it can still be difficult to determine how to explain to them your sobriety during the holidays and what being committed to sobriety means. Making a commitment [...]
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Reintegrating During the Holidays after Addiction Treatment

Contributor: Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center clinical team member Ryan Poling, M.A. Completing an addiction treatment program is a major milestone, and anyone who completes a treatment program has no doubt had to overcome many obstacles. Unfortunately, however, many people who complete treatment during the holidays find themselves facing a whole new set of obstacles [...]
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