25 Ways to Say “No” to a Drink or Drug
Staying clean is the top priority in everyone’s life once they find recovery. You can do your best to avoid temptation by working your recovery program. You know it’s important to stay away from people, places and things that tempt you. [...]
Sobriety and the Holidays: How to Cope
Are you nervous about celebrating the holidays in your newfound recovery? Staying clean is always the most important aspect of recovery, and people are often worried about temptation during the holidays. Stress can be a trigger for many people. The stress [...]
Trauma and Addiction: SoAP Free Community Educational Event
San Diego Society of Addiction Professionals Free Educational Event Trauma and Addiction with James Bosch, LMFT and Cindy Rutter, RN LMFT Intern of 1 Amazing Life This event will be offered twice: Thursday, November 1 from 6-7:30 PM Confidential Recovery [...]
Is Your Environment Affecting Your Recovery?
People who struggle with addiction have many triggers that they learn to cope with as they stay clean for a length of time. When a person goes to treatment, they’re in a safe space where they can feel free to explore [...]
Learn to Have Fun in Recovery! 15 Ways
Getting clean is a big deal, and at first, your primary goal in recovery is to live one day at a time. Treatment and 12-step meetings probably made up most of your days in early recovery. But once you’ve been clean [...]
Journaling Can Help Keep You Focus on the Positive
In treatment, there is a lot of talk about what tools you can use to help you stay clean. Mediations, mindfulness, exercise, and simply picking up the phone are often mentioned as important tools that can help you with stress and [...]