Relapse Triggers & How to Avoid Them It is not uncommon for recovering addicts to have a slip at least once during their recovery journey. The definition of a relapse is a downward spiral into compulsive or addictive behavior, including the use of drugs or...

Navigating Family Triggers Through the Holidays – Tips for Relapse Prevention Each year, the holiday season brings family together for celebration.  However, holidays can be a stressful time, whereas more time spent with family can trigger feelings that may be...

THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF CARE IN RECOVERY: PRACTICAL SELF CARE TIPS YOU CAN START TODAY In this blog, we discuss self care in recovery, and provide tangible self care practices that you can put into action.  Replacing the use of drugs or alcohol with healthier...

The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery; Tips to support a loved one’s success in long term recovery. Addiction does not discriminate based on race, socioeconomic status, age, religious beliefs, education, gender identity or sexual orientation. Statistics of deaths...

MINDFULNESS IN RECOVERY TIPS TO PRACTICE MINDFULNESS IN RECOVERY Mindfulness is a tool that we at Collective Recovery believe in so much that we have weekly groups designed to teach mindfulness tools to implement along your recovery journey. Mindfulness is the art of...

Tips For a Sober Thanksgiving Our Top 4 tips to stay sober through the Thanksgiving Holiday While the holidays are often a happy time for most, for others, holidays can bring out stress, worry and anxiety. Depending on a person’s past experiences, the holidays can...