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Practical strategies for navigating parties, dinners, and other social situations involving alcohol while in recovery.

A factual, non-endorsing comparison of AA, NA, and SMART Recovery to help you decide which peer support model might fit you.

How to set healthy, sustainable boundaries with a loved one struggling with addiction who isn't ready for treatment.

What compassion fatigue is, why caregivers supporting someone through addiction and recovery are at risk of it, and how to recognize the signs.

Practical guidance for supporting a romantic partner in addiction recovery, including how to care for yourself in the process.

Guidance for handling a relapse after years of sobriety — why it happens, and what a healthy next step looks like.

How to protect your recovery during major life changes like a new job, a move, a relationship change, or having a child.

A clear-eyed look at insurance coverage claims in addiction treatment marketing, and how to find out what your specific plan actually covers.

Addressing some of the most common misconceptions about what addiction treatment actually involves.

How a personalized treatment plan actually gets built from assessment data, and why one-size-fits-all treatment doesn't work well.

A general overview of psychiatric evaluations in addiction treatment. For a deeper dive into co-occurring conditions, see the Dual-Diagnosis site.

Why treatment programs limit phone and device access, and what to expect from a typical technology policy.