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

When your child is acting like someone you don’t recognize—tired, withdrawn, agitated, missing school or work—it’s natural to wonder: What’s really going on?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 […]