Building a Support System

1. Surround yourself with people who encourage your recovery.

  • Positive relationships help you stay on track and reinforce your progress, so seek out friends, family, or mentors who genuinely support your sobriety.

2. Distance yourself from those who enable drug use.

  • Staying around people who use or encourage substance abuse can lead to relapse, so protect your recovery by setting firm boundaries and prioritizing your well-being.

3. Lean on a mentor, coach, or sponsor for guidance.

  • Having someone who has been through recovery can provide valuable insight and motivation, so they can help guide you through challenges and keep you accountable.

4. Be open and honest with loved ones about your journey.

  • Transparency helps rebuild trust and allows others to support you, so hiding your struggles can lead to loneliness and increase the risk of relapse.

5. Connect with others in recovery—you are not alone.

  • Isolation can make addiction harder to overcome, so engaging with a recovery community reminds you that many others share your journey and challenges.

Building a Support System

1. Surround yourself with people who encourage your recovery.

  • Positive relationships help you stay on track and reinforce your progress, so seek out friends, family, or mentors who genuinely support your sobriety.

2. Distance yourself from those who enable drug use.

  • Staying around people who use or encourage substance abuse can lead to relapse, so protect your recovery by setting firm boundaries and prioritizing your well-being.

3. Lean on a mentor, coach, or sponsor for guidance.

  • Having someone who has been through recovery can provide valuable insight and motivation, so they can help guide you through challenges and keep you accountable.

4. Be open and honest with loved ones about your journey.

  • Transparency helps rebuild trust and allows others to support you, so hiding your struggles can lead to loneliness and increase the risk of relapse.

5. Connect with others in recovery—you are not alone.

  • Isolation can make addiction harder to overcome, so engaging with a recovery community reminds you that many others share your journey and challenges.