Resource Library
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Waiting to Work in Sober Living
I had mixed emotions when I moved into New Life House. I had my own idea of what being in…
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Redefining Addiction Stereotypes
The word addict is associated with a number of different negative stereotypes. Like all stereotypes, the beliefs are generally negative…
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Age-Specific Addiction Treatment: Why Do Age and Gender Matter When Choosing an Addiction Treatment Program?
Why is there always so much emphasis on age-specific addiction treatment and sober living? Does it really make that much…
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Picking Up the Tools for a Healthy Relationship
Having a relationship in recovery is exciting, difficult and fun, whether it is with friends or romantically. There are a lot…
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How Do We Self-Sabotage in Early Recovery?
Early recovery is a time of volatile emotions and big changes. Getting sober is more about learning the tools to…
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Why Waiting on College Was the Right Call
Waiting on College in Sobriety After 6 six years of sobriety, I often reminisce about the series of events that…
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Spring Brings New Life and a Cake
Our family is celebrating as my son takes his first cake at the New Life House sober living. When we…
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When is it Safe to Attend Music Festivals as a Sober Person?
With Coachella in full swing, sober young people often struggle with making the decision whether or not to attend music festivals…
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Breaking Through Barriers, One at a Time
When I was living in my addiction, the world around me was a dark place and I looked at other…
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What Are the 5 Most Important Things to Look for in Sober Living?
If you are familiar with the disease of addiction, it is safe to assume that you are aware of the…
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Surfing and Sobriety
As a kid I was always very active, I was always outside involved in some kind of sport with my…
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Out of Denial and Into Recovery
I feel immense gratitude to the New Life House community. I am Mom to one of the wonderful recovering young…
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