Category: Sober living

While something like a mug with “coffee addict” written on the front can be a cute gift for a coffee drinker, a newly recovering person doesn’t need any reminders. Addiction is a serious topic for these individuals, and they may not appreciate careless references to being an addict. If your loved one is still using…

At Dignity Hall, we’re here to help give you ideas for the best sobriety gifts for him or her. While this may seem obvious, it’s important to keep an eye out because many things promote substances subversively. However, joking about substance use is not a good way to encourage a newly sober person to maintain…

In today’s digital world, staying connected virtually can be just as impactful as in-person interactions. If attending in-person meetings or meetups isn’t feasible, online support communities can help combat loneliness by connecting you with a global network of sober individuals. Many addiction recovery platforms and groups offer online forums, chatrooms, and virtual events where you…

When someone internalizes this shame, they may feel unworthy of connection, causing a cycle of isolation that’s difficult to break. Over time, these elements build a foundation where loneliness becomes a significant hurdle in the journey to recovery. This is similar to connecting with yourself and is something you likely learned in cognitive behavioral therapy…

Codes representing the constructs of felt and enacted stigma were added to the preliminary code list, based on our review of the literature. Following a discussion and revision of these preliminary codes, an additional analyst independently read and coded the transcripts, to confirm preliminary codes, develop additional codes, and collapse redundant codes. Agreement between the…

She said she and Caleb were led to believe the house would provide regular drug testing and a schedule of meetings to help residents manage their emotional struggles and stay on track. Caleb Bethoney, who was 24 when he died of an overdose in March 2017, had been through detox, then residential treatment, then was…