Give something that helps your loved one to move ahead and enjoy all they have gained in their sobriety. Having a creative outlet during recovery can be a key tool for managing stress and emotions. Creative classes or supplies like paints, an instrument, a camera, a crochet kit or whatever appeals to your loved one […]

When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, some of that alcohol easily passes across the placenta to the fetus. The body of a developing fetus doesn’t process alcohol the same way as an adult does. The alcohol is more concentrated in the fetus, and it can prevent enough nutrition and oxygen from getting to the fetus’s […]

Some facilities may restrict visitors to maintain a safe and focused environment, while others may allow limited visitation hours or overnight guests under certain conditions. Understanding the visitor policy of the sober living home is important to ensure it meets your expectations and needs. By Julia Childs Heyl, MSWJulia Childs Heyl, MSW, is a clinical […]