Developing a Routine in Early Recovery is an Essential Ingredient to Your Long-Term Success

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Structure. Routine. Discipline.  What do these words mean to you?  For some, they represent safety, sameness, predictability. Others feel stifled or even oppressed by what these concepts represent. Our previous experiences – or lack of experience – with structure and routine will often color how we feel about embracing these tools in recovery.   Whatever these […]

5 Stone Cold Sober Ways to Have Fun While You’re Quarantined in Portland, Oregon

Having fun is an important part of staying sober.

      Here’s the truth:  battling addiction is hard work. Although the longer you’re sober, the easier it becomes to stay sober, it’s still going to take effort to stick to your program, especially during challenging times.  Newsflash: we’re in a challenging time right now. At least one in five people has lost their […]