If you’ve been through treatment, you’ve most likely learned a lot about staying committed to a sober life. Still, sometimes a reminder about how much control you have over your mood, happiness, and commitment can be nice. It’s not easy to do what you’ve done, but it would be much harder to give up. Staying […]
Tag Archives: Sober
07
Nov
Nov
At Alta Loma, we know that staying sober outside of treatment and still having a social life can feel like an impossible task. When nightlife activities are often pushed as the only recreation options for adults, it can be hard to find something to do that supports your lifestyle. Fortunately, Georgetown, Texas, is a prime […]
23
Aug
Aug
When you are at the beginning of recovery, it is best to stay away from social situations where people are drinking. When attending social events, whether they are work-related or personal, you likely will be offered a drink or asked why you are not partaking. There are several practical reasons you can use to explain […]
30
Jan
Jan
When you decide to get sober, you most likely think that you are merely stopping drug or alcohol use and ridding your body of toxins. While this is a significant part of the recovery process, you will also have to unlearn all of the negative traits and behaviors that resulted from addiction. Getting sober can […]
19
Jul
Jul
Any time friends, colleagues, or people in your friend group put pressure on you to do something, that is called peer pressure. Most of it is considered negative, high-risk behavior that might cause harm to yourself or others. This may include reckless driving, smoking, drinking, or using drugs. Teenagers are most prone to peer pressure, […]
