Making change in recovery confounded me. Growing up, I heard a variation of Aristotle’s adage, “Give me a child until he is 7, and I will show you the man.” At my first 12-step meeting, I received a ...

Recovering from drug addiction is a complex and challenging journey that involves more than just medical treatment. While detoxification and therapy are crucial components of recovery, long-term ...

The holiday season can be a difficult time for people in recovery, as family gatherings and changes in routine may increase ...

Farley is co-hosting a free virtual fireside chat Thursday at 1:00 p.m. CST focused on navigating the holidays in recovery, offering practical tools and an open discussion for those who may be ...

In a recent post, I talked at length about the “Stages of Change,” an effective research-based approach outlining a series of five steps that people go through when attempting to change many ...

Strategy 2: Social Liberation In many cases, the circumstances of daily life— the types of environment you operate in and the behaviors considered acceptable in those environments—can help or hinder ...