People in recovery from alcohol and drugs have been hit hard during the pandemic. The pandemic put a stop to most of our sobriety plans and threw our structured routines out the window. Recovery from substances teaches us to talk with others, attend meetings, keep busy, and to not isolate. Quarantine was a shell shock for all of us. We had to immediately stop the routine of our everyday lives and adopt and create a new routine that abided by the world's new rules. Immediately, social gatherings were put on hold. Thus, our groups and anonymous meetings were put on hold too. What do we do? The world turned to zoom. Some of us didn't mind the change to teletherapy or zoom meetings. But it's not for everyone. But it is also worth a shot. Here are a few important things to remember while you’re working your recovery during this pandemic:
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