From the classic example of smoking a cigarette when offered by other kids in school to joining a club or activity because it’s the “trendy” thing to do, peer pressure is everywhere. Take Pokémon Go as another example. When the augmented reality game launched in 2017, it had kids and adults alike playing it every…
“Believe you can and you’re already halfway there.” – Teddy Roosevelt Your recovery from substance addiction is an incredible accomplishment. While it wasn’t an easy road, you made an important decision to put your health and sobriety first. But when you’re in addiction recovery, it’s natural to worry about relapsing and losing all the progress…
There was a time when you knew all of the best spots in Cleveland to drink and party. But now that you’re in recovery or trying to improve your health, being around people who drink is a real threat to your sobriety. That might leave you with no choice but to avoid bars and all…
You worked hard to reach recovery. But being sober does not mean that your journey is over. You’re proud that you were able to heal from your addiction to drugs or alcohol. But every once in a while, there’s a thought that gives you pause: “What if I relapse?” Whether it’s extra stress or getting…