Should Addiction Treatment Be Comfortable?
Over recent years, there has been a lot of press surrounding celebrities entering high profile luxury rehab facilities. Is luxury treatment really more effective when... The post Should Addiction...
View ArticleIs Los Angeles the Right Place for Sober Living?
Los Angeles can get a bad rap in a lot of ways. The city and some of its areas have often carried reputations for partying... The post Is Los Angeles the Right Place for Sober Living? appeared first on...
View ArticleBreaking Through Barriers, One at a Time
When I was living in my addiction, the world around me was a dark place and I looked at other people that were happy and... The post Breaking Through Barriers, One at a Time appeared first on New Life...
View ArticleWhen is it Safe to Attend Music Festivals in Recovery?
With Coachella in full swing, sober young people often struggle with making the decision whether or not to attend music festivals in recovery. Many in recovery... The post When is it Safe to Attend...
View ArticleSpring Brings New Life and a Cake
Our family is celebrating as my son takes his first cake at New Life. When we arrived at New Life House a year ago we... The post Spring Brings New Life and a Cake appeared first on New Life House...
View ArticleWhy Waiting on College Was the Right Call
Waiting on College in Sobriety After 6 six years of sobriety, I often reminisce about the series of events that lead up to me... The post Why Waiting on College Was the Right Call appeared first on...
View ArticleHow Do We Self-Sabotage in Early Recovery?
Early recovery is a time of volatile emotions and big changes. Getting sober is more about learning the tools to deal with these emotions that... The post How Do We Self-Sabotage in Early Recovery?...
View ArticleWhy Do Age and Gender Matter When Choosing a Recovery Program?
Why is there always so much emphasis on “age-specific” sober living or treatment? Does it really make that much of a difference when choosing a... The post Why Do Age and Gender Matter When Choosing a...
View ArticleCoffee and Recovery: One and the Same?
Coffee Is Delicious but Deadly Something similar can happen to those in sobriety who try to quit their secondary addictions too soon and then find... The post Coffee and Recovery: One and the Same?...
View ArticleRedefining Addiction Stereotypes
The word addict is associated with a number of different negative stereotypes. Like all stereotypes, the beliefs are generally negative and can significantly impact how... The post Redefining Addiction...
View ArticleHow Do You Support a Sober Loved One? The Top 5 Ways
Most families have worked endlessly to support the ever-evolving needs of a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. Rehab, outpatient treatment, and sober... The post How Do You Support a...
View ArticleTop 5 Reasons I’m Glad I Didn’t Go To A Luxury Sober Living
Any quick Google search for “treatment” or “sober living” will quickly reveal that today, “luxury” and “comfort” are all the rage when it comes to... The post Top 5 Reasons I’m Glad I Didn’t Go To A...
View ArticleReal Recovery Alumni Spotlight: James K.
Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight James K. For this week’s Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight we sat down with James K., a New Life House alumni with... The post Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight: James K....
View Article5 Tips to Actually Stay Sober This Time
Have you watched a loved one run the gamut when it comes to sober living, treatment centers and outpatients? Or maybe you’ve been to more... The post 5 Tips to Actually Stay Sober This Time appeared...
View ArticleReal Recovery Alumni Spotlight: Alex H.
Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight Alex H. For this week’s Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight we sat down with Alex H, a New Life House alumni who... The post Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight: Alex H. appeared...
View ArticleSuboxone Treatment for Teens: the Solution to the Opioid Epidemic?
The latest buzzword in the media about the “fight” against the opioid epidemic is Buprenorphine, better known as Suboxone, Subutext and a variety of other... The post Suboxone Treatment for Teens: the...
View ArticleMy Brother is Alive Again
The truth is, when my brother Ryan left to go to New Life House I did not have solid faith in his recovery and assumed... The post My Brother is Alive Again appeared first on New Life House Sober...
View ArticleReal Recovery Alumni Spotlight: Bill M.
Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight Bill M. For this week’s Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight we spoke with Bill M, a New Life House alumni who went through... The post Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight: Bill M....
View ArticleHow Does A Quick Fix Mentality Affect Young People in Recovery?
A Quick Fix Mentality America is facing a prescription drug epidemic. The media is filled with promises of instant solutions, for everything from making more... The post How Does A Quick Fix Mentality...
View ArticleReal Recovery Alumni Spotlight: Richard C.
Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight Richard C. For this week’s Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight we sat down with Richard C, a New Life House alumni that... The post Real Recovery Alumni Spotlight: Richard C....
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