If you are a teenager and just got sober, you may have a bunch of questions on how this recovery process actually works. Sobriety is super rewarding but can be confusing on the ins and outs of what is being suggested to you. Going to rehab might have been scary for you at first and…
Now that you have gotten sober, your therapist may have suggested that you get to a 12-Step meeting to help you to continue staying sober. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are two of the most well-known programs, but there is also Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Heroin Anonymous (HA), Marijuana Anonymous (MA) and Pills Anonymous…
The answer is short and simple of whether or not you can stay sober in the New Year because the answer is “yes”! In fact, the New Year is an excellent time, especially in your teenage years, to continue staying sober. With tons of mantras that allude to keeping resolutions during the New Year such…
People still claim that marijuana is not addictive because for some reason they just do not believe it is a drug. Since marijuana is a plant, people are certain that it is better than prescription pills or street drugs and they are correct in their assessment. Cannabis is widely known for the medicinal components that…
Now that the holidays have winded down and schedules are getting back to normal, you may feel a little lost in your recovery measures. During the holidays you were probably going to a ton of meetings and hanging out with sober friends for all the holiday festivities. You put in a lot effort into staying…
Having your teen finally get the help they need in treatment can stir up a few different emotions as their parent. On one hand, you feel at peace knowing that they are safe in getting assistance with their addiction, but on the other hand you may be experiencing anxiety of what will happen when they…
One of the most daunting parts of substance abuse recovery is figuring out what your role is as the parent of an addicted teen. Parenting a teen can already be difficult to figure out but adding recovery to the mix can make things even more complicated. Anyone who is getting sober tends to be a…
Adolescence is a time where friendships are one of the most important aspects of their life. With parties to attend, movies to watch, and friends to hang out with, you may be wondering how you will get through sobriety by having friends who are still using and drinking. The fact that you know that this…
As a teenager, you may not feel like you need to make resolutions yet because you just do not need them. Resolutions may be considered adulting because typically they revolve around financial needs, getting healthy due to aging, or setting professional goals. All which may not be relevant to you at your stage in life.…
Getting sober during adolescence can be a difficult experience for teens to endure. Addiction brings on a battle that is hard to overcome and that battle continues into their recovery. There are many situations in recovery that could cause your teen some undue adversity. Roadblocks will occur from time to time that could make recovery…
