Recent Study finds AA Might Be the Most Effective Way to Abstinence
CNN published an article on March 11 about a recent study concluding that those who go through Alcoholics Anonymous may have the best chance at abstaining from alcohol after completion of the program. Over 10,000 participants were evaluated and 145…
Read MoreBattling the Winter Blues: Recovery During the Winter Months
The winter months are hard. The weather can be unbearable and there are minimal hours of daylight. Really, who wants to leave the house when itโs 10 degrees and your house is warm and cozy? All in all, itโs really…
Read MoreGiving Thanks
The dictionary defines gratitude as โthe quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindnessโ, and this is definitely the season to practice gratitude in our daily lives. There is no argument that gratitude is an…
Read MoreWhat To Do When Your Friends Still Drink
Itโs no secret that most alcoholics and addicts burn a lot of bridges in their journey towards their bottom. Believe it or not, a lot of us do emerge from the wreckage with a few friends and family members still…
Read MoreDealing With a Loved One in Addiction
Itโs Saturday evening and Iโm on the couch with the dog watching something insignificant on TV when the phone rings. A few minutes later I hear โSheโs been drinking again and is on her way over.โ So, I get up…
Read MoreMeeting Disenchantment
Leaving treatment and entering the real world is a big transition and it is very important to have support through this process. But what happens when youโve been out on your own or living in a sober house for a…
Read MoreNew Podcast: Interview with Lori W. on Recovery, Life and Work
High Watch’s very first podcast is here!! Listen as Alumni Relations Coordinator, Jenn Worthington interviews Lori W about recovery, life and what it is like to work at High Watch! Meet the Author: Jenn Worthington, Alumni Relations Coordinator
Read MorePTSD and Addiction Recovery: A Process of Healing
โEvery day I wake up to a different version of me. Will I be happy or sad, will I feel safe or scared? The things I feel because of my post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) arenโt invisible to others. I like…
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