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Competition, Ego, and Recovery in Group Settings
Group therapy is a common and effective modality that allows you to share your experience with others who understand what you've gone through. It allows you the opportunity to hear others' perspective…
Men's Silent Struggle With Mental Health
Mental health challenges affect men in profound ways, yet they often go unnoticed and unspoken. Cultural expectations make it difficult for men to recognize when they are struggling or to feel safe as…
How to Build a Relapse-Resistant Routine
Motivation can feel powerful in early recovery. You may leave treatment determined to stay sober, rebuild relationships, and create a different future. Yet motivation naturally rises and falls. Stress…
Why Do Men Face Higher Risks of Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse affects people of all backgrounds, yet men consistently face higher risks of developing addictive relationships with alcohol and drugs. We have seen this trend play out at our Utah and…
Handling the Responsibility of Sponsorship
At some point in long-term recovery, you may be asked to sponsor someone working the program. It can feel like an honor and a weight at the same time. Sponsorshipisn't a promotion or a badge of spirit…
Breaking Free from the Stigma of Alcoholism
Do you struggle with alcohol addiction but worry about what people will think if you get help? Do you fear that if you check yourself into an alcohol treatment facility, your secret will get out and y…
Anger in Recovery: What It's Really Pointing To
Anger can feel intense and immediate in recovery. It may surface in traffic, during conflict with a spouse, or in moments when you feel misunderstood. For many men, angershows up faster than any other…
Why Specialized Care Helps Women in Addiction Recovery
Oftentimes, addiction recovery is discussed as though it followed the same path for everyone. In reality, recovery is a deeply personal process. What works for some does not work for others. How your…
How to Navigate Grief in Recovery
Consider this scenario:
Letting Go of Old Narratives About Who You Used to Be
Alumni know that the work doesn't stop after primary treatment. After you've done the work to get sober, the mental work begins. That means addressing thought patterns that hold you back from progress…
Why Comparison Is Harmful to Recovery
In recovery, it can be tempting to look around the room and quietly measure yourself against the men sitting beside you. You might compare your drinking history, your consequences, your progress, or e…
The Christian Perspective on Addiction and Recovery
Addiction affects every part of a person's life. While modern medical research classifies addiction as a chronic disease, stigmas still suggest that those struggling with addiction lack willpower.
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