November can be a stressful time: upcoming holidays, the semester on its way to its close with projects and exams, the seasons change, election results. Seeing family in large settings, the financial pressure of the holiday seasons, and the inclusion of substances at these events. Seasons change, and the lack of light causing an increase… Read more »
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From Stigma to Empowerment
The definition of recovery is ever changing, and looks different for everyone experiencing it. Traditionally, the focus has been based on the substance itself, with treatment programs primarily centered around detoxification and abstinence. However, a refreshing change is taking place where recovery is becoming less about the substance and more about enhancing the quality of… Read more »
Navigating Valentine’s Day in Sobriety: Self-Love Matters
The month of February and Valentine’s Day is usually associated with love, romance, and celebration. For individuals in recovery, this month can bring a unique set of challenges as there are many social gatherings with alcohol and social media posts about relationships that may bring feelings of loneliness. However, staying in recovery during Valentine’s Day… Read more »
SOBER OCTOBER
October is the spooky season, and almost everyone gets into the Halloween festivities. These festivities are fun but not always sober-positive. The idea of “Sober October” was started to raise awareness in the United Kingdom and raise money for people suffering from cancer, but it has become such a popular challenge that it is not… Read more »
Celebrating Recovery Month at Indiana University
September is Recovery Month and a time to celebrate the recovery community and the service providers working within the community. This national observance is a way to increase awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery. Recovery is versatile in the way it looks and there are many ways to celebrate both personal recovery and… Read more »
BACK TO BLOOMINGTON AND BLOOMING IN RECOVERY
Welcome back to campus! We hope you had a delightful summer that was safe and fun. Hoosiers are getting back into a routine, settling in, meeting new friends, reuniting with old ones, and starting new classes. All this change can be stressful and overwhelming! Amid all of the chaos that a new semester brings, it… Read more »
Thanksgiving Break in Recovery
Here at the Collegiate Recovery Community we recognize that the holiday season can be a stressful one for students in recovery. You will have more free time without classes in session and may find it difficult to fill that time with activities that are supportive of your recovery. With this in mind, we wanted to… Read more »