Understand The Journey

1. Recovery is a journey, not a race—take it one day at a time.

  • Progress happens gradually, and every step forward counts, so focus on daily victories rather than rushing to the finish line.

2. Acknowledge that addiction is a disease, not a failure.

  • Opioid addiction affects brain chemistry and is not a reflection of weak character, so recognizing this can help you approach recovery with self-compassion rather than guilt.

3. Learn how opioids affect your brain and body.

  • Understanding the science behind addiction helps you take control of your recovery, so education empowers you to make informed choices and resist cravings.

4. Identify what triggers cravings and create a plan to manage them.

  • Triggers can be emotional, environmental, or social, so recognizing them is key and once identified, create strategies like distraction techniques or reaching out for support.

5. Set realistic recovery goals and celebrate small wins.

  • Recovery is made up of milestones, from one day sober to years of sobriety, so acknowledge each achievement to stay motivated and build confidence.

Understand The Journey

1. Recovery is a journey, not a race—take it one day at a time.

  • Progress happens gradually, and every step forward counts, so focus on daily victories rather than rushing to the finish line.

2. Acknowledge that addiction is a disease, not a failure.

  • Opioid addiction affects brain chemistry and is not a reflection of weak character, so recognizing this can help you approach recovery with self-compassion rather than guilt.

3. Learn how opioids affect your brain and body.

  • Understanding the science behind addiction helps you take control of your recovery, so education empowers you to make informed choices and resist cravings.

4. Identify what triggers cravings and create a plan to manage them.

  • Triggers can be emotional, environmental, or social, so recognizing them is key and once identified, create strategies like distraction techniques or reaching out for support.

5. Set realistic recovery goals and celebrate small wins.

  • Recovery is made up of milestones, from one day sober to years of sobriety, so acknowledge each achievement to stay motivated and build confidence.