As summer fades, we begin to feel the pull of school and all that it entails. Walking into any store right now will confirm this, hook, line and sinker. Target has their entire back section stocked to the brim with back to school supplies. Seriously. It’s happening right now and we can’t avoid it. It’s time to wipe the sand from beneath our feet and get ready to rock our backpacks once again. Often, the dilemma for those who got sober or stayed sober through the summer break is this:  How do we navigate going back to school without getting …

School has started, though the remnants of the Summer heat are still lingering about. It’s also prime time for Image via Wikipedia the first of many anticipated school parties! For the newly sober, and even for those with a little time under their belts, this might be a source of contention or stress. So, how DO you participate while staying safe and sober? For starters: Bring a friend with you that has your best interests in mind. In other words, someone who isn’t on the fence about you being clean and sober!  Arrange for your own transportation so you don’t …

Cover via Amazon Even without addiction issues, going back to school can be a bear. Going from middle school to high school is a huge shift, but more often than not, you’re not away from home. However, the shift from high school to college can be huge, especially if going to college means living on your own. All of a sudden the safety of any parental input (no matter how annoying it may be) is gone–trust me when I say this, you’ll eventually miss the family dinners you fought so hard to get out of. There are a few things …