Recovery Community Centers (RCCs) play a unique and important role in helping people find and sustain long-term recovery from substance use disorders. Often a bridge between treatment and living a new substance-free life, RCCs ensure that people have a place to connect with others in...

Maine's Recovery Coach Training Programs As recovery coaching continues to become professionalized in Maine, this peer-to-peer support service is gaining momentum with compassionate individuals who have a vested interest in promoting recovery and supporting others. Whether they are in established recovery, friends or family members...

Recovery from addiction is a journey unique to each individual, marked by their challenges and triumphs. Here, we explore five vital resources that offer free recovery programs, each catering to different needs and recovery philosophies. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Alcoholics Anonymous is perhaps the most well-known recovery...

Addiction doesn’t just impact the individual suffering from it; it affects the entire family. Family members must seek support and education to help both themselves and their loved ones. Here’s a guide to understanding and managing these challenges. Prevalence and Impact Addiction is a widespread issue. According...

by Peter Wohl There have been numerous occasions while I was out in the woods that I felt confused or uncertain about where I was, but these were brief and quickly resolved. One time, however, many years ago, I became completely disoriented. I...

by Kim Wilson LifeRing Secular Recovery is an organization of people who share practical experiences and sobriety support. There are as many ways to live free of drugs and alcohol as there are stories of successful sober people. LifeRing provides support through local...