Category: Harbor Village Alumni

It’s easy to fall for the false sense of security brought on by completion of an inpatient treatment program. We feel confident, newly armed with the tools, coping mechanisms, and knowledge you need to lead a life free of substance abuse. While beginning your sober life confidently is great, being...

September is National Recovery Month, the time of year we dedicate to celebrating second chances at life and encourage others to pursue their own journeys of addiction recovery. At Harbor Village, we celebrate National Recovery Month through community engagements, outreach resources, and collaborations to raise awareness and prove that live...

Living a sober, drug-free life is more than just abstaining from illicit substance abuse. It’s about learning to have fun and enjoy life without the crutch of drugs or alcohol. Recognizing that you don’t need those things to have a good time makes it easier to leave behind your past...

Leading a healthy and sober life has its challenges. There are bound to be days where the path gets just a little tougher to follow and your outlook isn’t quite as bright or positive. That’s okay- you have to expect these days in order to be prepared to properly manage...

Your financial obligations and responsibilities shouldn’t stand in the way of your journey to overcome substance abuse, yet for many it does. Being unable to enter a traditional inpatient rehab program due to responsibilities at home doesn’t have to end your recovery before it begins. Outpatient rehab services provide you...

It’s 2017 and speaking openly and candidly about the realities of addiction and addiction recovery is still considered taboo. We still promote old stereotypes and stigmas of what addiction is and the type of people affected by it. We still ridicule and shame people living with substance abuse disorders, passing...

Living a life of sobriety after experiencing addiction is no walk in the park. It’s a daily commitment to make the best decisions for you and your dedication to staying clean and sober. While recovery is the greatest gift you could ever give yourself, the path is filled with bumps...

For some, recovering from substance abuse inspires a calling to give back through service. Giving back to the community by working as an addiction counselor enriches the recovery experience for both you and those you will help along the way. Just as with sponsorship, it’s important to know what you’re...

Finding employment in recovery benefits your new lifestyle in a number of ways: financial security, structure, opportunities for career and personal growth, etc. Having the responsibility and structure of going to work everyday helps to keep your focus on positivity and growth. If you’re in the market for employment, mastering...

To the outside world, relapse looks like failure. It looks like giving up, like a choice to throw everything away all over again. The stigmas of relapse, even in the recovery community, make it difficult to know how to cope, let alone get the help you need to get back...