“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown” – HP Lovecraft Metathesiophobia: It’s the fear of change. Many people have a fear of change and it can,…
Despite having larger incidents of substance abuse than other age groups, college students are the least likely to seek substance abuse treatment or to acknowledge the need for help with substance use problems. Study after study shows that young adulthood…
The path to sustained recovery is never easy. One just starts to recover from the strains of detox and a myriad of concerns arise, like educating oneself about addiction, learning about coping measures, finding supportive living environments (like Sober Surroundings),…
Family members can play an important role in a relative’s recovery journey. If you want to be of help, but not sure exactly how, start by learning about addiction, mental health, treatment, and living in recovery. Coming from a place…
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Although the day’s origins are based in a celebration of all things Irish, in the U.S. it has become synonymous with drinking and partying. For someone in recovery living in Massachusetts –…
Two of the most difficult steps have already been taken- You have recognized substance abuse as a problem in your life and sought help through treatment. Now, one must attempt every day to live a sober lifestyle where you must…
“Everyone here is like family now. I love having a comfortable steady place to come home to after work and know that the people here are dependable and sober. I’m past the everyday temptation stage, but I feel…
“I feel lucky to have found this place. It’s a great place to live and coming home to a place where you know everyone is sober and drug free makes a world of difference to my staying sober.” – Rob S., East…
