Getting clean and sober is one of the most courageous decisions a person can make. But staying sober—especially when your friends are still drinking and using—is a challenge that many people face during early recovery. If you’re in recovery from…
How to Stop Your Habitual Lying in Recovery
Lying is a common behavior among individuals struggling with substance abuse. Whether it’s hiding the extent of addiction, making excuses, or deceiving loved ones to obtain drugs or alcohol, lying often becomes second nature. However, once a person enters recovery,…
What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?
Today, an estimated 48.5 million American suffer from a substance use disorder or “addiction”. That epidemic of addiction means that almost 1 in 2 Americans struggles with substance abuse (17% of the population over the age of 18). For many…
What to Expect in Your First Year of Sobriety
For most of us, sobriety is not something we’ve had experience with before. Culture doesn’t allow it. In fact, a large percentage of American teenagers start drinking and never stop. 5.6 million Americans aged 12-20 drink and they drink 3.2%…
