How to Break the Isolation of Early Sobriety Without Risking Your Recovery

How to Break the Isolation of Early Sobriety Without Risking Your Recovery

If you’re newly sober and feeling painfully alone, I want you to hear this first: you’re not broken. Loneliness in early recovery isn’t just common—it’s expected. You’ve just cut ties with a lifestyle, people, maybe even a whole identity that kept you company (even if they were hurting you). And now you’re staring at all […]

How to Tell if It’s Opioids—or Something Else: A Guide for Parents

How to Tell if It’s Opioids—or Something Else: A Guide for Parents

When your child is acting like someone you don’t recognize—tired, withdrawn, agitated, missing school or work—it’s natural to wonder: What’s really going on? As a parent, you’re not expected to know all the clinical signs. But your instincts matter. If something feels off, it probably is. The question is what—and whether opioids are involved. This […]