One of the biggest complaints from recovering addicts, in their new-found sobriety, is boredom. Before recovery when they were bored or had nothing to do, they would get high or drunk, they would go to a bar, concerts, raves, or any other gathering where they could use or find their substance of choice. In treatment… Continue Reading Sober Outdoor Adventures in Utah
Springtime is known for the melting of snow with the increasing temperatures and longer days, the abundance of colors with the blossoming of trees and plants, and the multitude of young animals. Surroundings change from a cold dark setting to one filled with birds chirping, the warmth of the sun on your skin, and a… Continue Reading Rebirth Through Recovery
Starting the recovery process can seem intimidating and unpleasant.Take the time to realize and understand that if you do not start this process you can/will lose those you love the most, lose control, and can possibly lose your freedom by being arrested, and even lose your life. While starting treatment may seem scary, a lot… Continue Reading The Road to Recovery
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson You did it. You made it through detox and treatment. Now, the world is your oyster. But, as Alcoholics Anonymous and other programs suggest, you should not partake in any intimate relationships for… Continue Reading Dating in Recovery
We hope that you had a wonderful holiday weekend and got to share the gifts that recovery has given you with others. That’s exactly what our Gift2Give promotion has been about! We are excited to announce that we received quite a few videos, from you, letting the world know how recovery is helping you change… Continue Reading The Recovery Community Sharing Their Gifts
Over 2,500 years ago, a man named Siddhartha Gautama revolutionized the spiritual world with the philosophy he called, “the Middle Way”. This new spiritual approach discarded much of the dated and stale spiritual practices of his time, while preserving revising much of the good pieces. Siddhartha, in his moment of awakening, discovered that all that… Continue Reading Refuge Recovery: “The Middle Way” of Recovery
Recovery can give you a lot! It can give you a new lease on life. It can give you the chance to reclaim and mend broken or damaged past relationships. It can even give you your life back. In short, recovery is the gift-giver OF ALL gift givers. We all have gifts that recovery has… Continue Reading What is the gift you give? Let’s share that gift!