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Building a Sober Support Network

There’s a theory that says you’re the sum of your five closest friends. Whoever you spend the most time with, talking to, bouncing ideas off, and doing life with, those people inevitably become influential in your life. The company we keep shapes how we think, speak,...

Attitude of Gratitude – Why Gratitude Matters in Addiction Recovery

One of the biggest changes that happens in Recovery isn’t the absence of drugs and alcohol, but rather the way we view the world. In active addiction, it’s easy to view the world through the lens of apathy, but if we can practice an attitude of gratitude, we can...

Traveling from Massachusetts to New Hampshire for Men’s PHP and Recovery Housing

Finding the right environment to heal from a substance use disorder is just as critical as finding the right clinical team. For many men living in Massachusetts, the path to long-term sobriety does not always lie right down the street. Sometimes, stepping completely...

Recommendations For Staying Sober During Holidays

The holidays can be especially difficult to navigate in early recovery. On one hand, you may have put together some meaningful sober time and be feeling strong, confident, and optimistic in your recovery. Then suddenly, almost out of nowhere, you find yourself...

Why Supportive Housing Matters During PHP Addiction Treatment

How Stable Housing Supports Early Recovery During PHP One of the most important parts of early addiction recovery is what happens after the treatment day ends. For clients enrolled in a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), clinical work takes place during structured...