Category Archives: Sober living

PHILADELPHIA — Aerosmith has postponed a half-dozen dates on their farewell tour because frontman Steven Tyler injured his vocal cords during a performance, Tyler announced Monday. The band has announced they have postponed some of their “Peace Out” tour dates … Continue reading →

If you’ve been covering up for your loved one and not talking about their addiction openly for a long time, it may seem daunting to reach out for help. However, it’s important to make sure you’re getting the support you … Continue reading →

That said, there are four general stages of recovery, as compiled by addiction expert Steven M. Melemis, MD. These stages can help prevent relapse and support people to live healthier, fuller lives. So far, there’s no consensus on the medical … Continue reading →

Eminem opened up about his addictions in a 2022 essay for XXL magazine, saying that drugs became “a part of the way I was living my life” once he got signed to a record label. Holland said he was “definitely … Continue reading →

LifeRing members have access to face-to-face meetings, online meetings, an educational toolkit, email groups, one-on-one sobriety “ePals,” a 24-hour chat room, and forums. LifeRing coaches its members to become their “Sober Self” and leave the behaviors of their “Addict Self” … Continue reading →

From here, we can help you move into transitional living or a sober house right for your best steps forward. Contact us today to learn more about the programs we offer and how we can help you begin the journey to … Continue reading →

Legal issues and potential incarceration are very real risks for many struggling with addiction. The desperation to obtain substances or engage in addictive behaviors can lead to criminal activity, further complicating the path to recovery. The biological underpinnings of addiction … Continue reading →

It’s your responsibility to be open and willing to treatment and growth. And if you end up drinking or using once sober, you have to take responsibility for that too. You can’t blame it on powerlessness–that is, the complete inability … Continue reading →

Many studies have concluded that no single factor has as much impact on whether or not someone becomes an alcoholic as that person’s genes. Biological children of alcoholics are substantially more likely to become alcoholics, whether they are raised by … Continue reading →

For many members of 12-step recovery programs, these steps aren’t merely a way to overcome addiction—they are a guide toward a new way of life. Some of the best-known 12-step programs include Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and Cocaine … Continue reading →