We’ve talked numerous times about the importance of having a recovery toolkit – a set of coping mechanisms you can use to stay sober during trying times. This year, to continue helping you build your recovery toolkit during the holidays, here are 10 quotes to help get you through the holidays sober, using the words of those who have gone before you in recovery.
Read MoreRemember, the first few days may be difficult, but this is not the end of your story, rather it’s just the beginning. Though the first few days and hours of recovery may be difficult to handle, you can do it. By employing the strategies below, you can make the most of the earliest days in your recovery story to strengthen the days that lie ahead.
Read MoreCommon Ground has been serving the Rochester community since 2001 and the Winona community since 2014. During that time, we’ve been able to assist hundreds of people on their journeys towards recovery by providing a safe environment and supportive recovery programming. Now, in 2016, we have exciting news to share about our newest addition to the Common Ground family – a new outpatient treatment facility in Red Wing, Minnesota.
Read MoreIn recovery or in treatment, you’re doing something new. You’re not using. You’re examining your life in a new way. You’re changing old behaviors. In this new season of your life and recovery journey, don’t be afraid to try new things or take a risk.
Read MoreIt can be difficult to stay sober on the Fourth of July, but when you’re in recovery it’s of vital importance. Between turning down invitations and being faced with pictures of drugs and alcohol on social media, it can seem that there is no way to escape the thought and temptation to use. Here are a few strategies you can use to stay sober this Holiday weekend.
Read MoreCommon Ground is hosting an open community forum at the Riverport Inn in Winona, MN on Thursday, June 2nd from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will include a presentation, panel Q&A, and a meal served at 4:30 p.m. There will be time to interact with the agency’s leadership and counseling staff to inquire and learn more about the future recovery house opening up in summer 2016.
Read MoreWhen you’re stressed – reset. When you want to give up – reset. When you’re thinking about coping with difficult life circumstances through using substances – reset. The ability to reset and keep focused on positive elements of life will lead to greater resiliency, and your continued journey in recovery.
Read MoreFor many, it can be nervewracking to go to treatment. It is often difficult to think about leaving behind your friends and family for a period of time for residential treatment…or even for a few hours each day for outpatient treatment. Whether it’s shame, financial worries, or scheduling, it’s important to remember that you’re making the right decision.
Read MoreBy investing time into a sober support network, you are investing in your overall recovery journey. How will you increase your social connectedness and plug into a community of sober support? Learn more about why sober support is so important, according to Common Ground's Clinical Director, Eric Spagenski.
Read MoreThe first 30 days in recovery may be difficult, but if you take it day by day and use tools and resources to help you along the way, the first month will be over before you know it, and you can stay filled with hope about the future ahead of you. Learn more about how to build a recovery toolkit to keep you safe, sober and on track in recovery.
Read MoreKeep your recovery first this year and remember all you’ve learned to help you along the way. Remember that recovery is possible – each day in recovery is a day spent on a fulfilling, rewarding journey. Here are 3 tips to help you stay sober and leverage recovery in the New Year.
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