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Dating and Relationships in Early Recovery By Greg F. A common question asked in early recovery –– less than one year of continuous sobriety –– is “How do I handle dating?” It’s a good question since some people do find lasting partnerships in recovery. The AA Big Book, which is the main...
Read More10 Signs that a person Loved One is Struggling with Addiction By Greg F. You don’t have to be a professional to spot an addict. Here are 10 signs to look for if your loved one needs treatment for addiction or alcoholism. 1. They appear to have lost all sense of self-worth:...
Read MoreFive Tips for Having Fun in Recovery By Greg F. Whether or not one can remain sober and still have a fun-filled life is an important question for newly recovered addicts or alcoholics, or people who may be on the fence. And the short answer is, “Yes! You can...
Read More10 Ways to Beat the Urge in Recovery By Greg F. We’ve seen many recovered addicts get sober for a few weeks or a few months. If they got sober for a few months, they made some things right. Maybe they made amends to family and friends. They found a job, bought a car,...
Read MoreThe Grove held its first 🎭Sober Gras🎭 event at our new Gonzales outpatient campus which was located on the Gonzales Mardi Gras parade route. As the Krewe of Ascension Mambo Mardi Gras Parade rolled, we “passed a good time” and showed our clients in Outpatient treatment and Sober Living how to put the FUN...
Read MoreThe Grove teamed up with United BR employment Company and Keep Tiger Town Beautiful for a Serve project to clean up Reiger Rd. thru Seigen Overpass in Baton Rouge in an effort to give back to our beloved city. No truer words does the statement ring, “There but for the Grace of God go...
Read MoreIs Recovery for Me? By Greg F. If drugs and alcohol are interfering with your basic life’s progress, then you might want to consider what is known as recovery. What we mean by “interfering,” we’ve illustrated in detail in earlier blogs. This article is about the freedom one may obtain by living a...
Read MoreHow to Begin 12-step Recovery? By Greg F. If drugs and/or alcohol are having a negative impact on your life, you can start on a recovery journey at any time. It all begins with willingness. Ask yourself: Have I had enough pain? If the answer is yes, then you should consider 12-step recovery.The...
Read MoreThe Grove Recovery Center‘ s Baton Rouge campus is excited to recognize Mike Brandell as February 2025 Employee of the Month. Mike tackles and juggles his job with the such perceived ease, transporting our clients safely to and from their sober living home to receive therapy at the center and /or to go to...
Read MoreHuge shoutout to Mr. Chris Blanchard for being recognized as February 2025 Employee of the Month at our Sorrento residential and detox campus🙌🙌🙌. Mr. Chris, you are so appreciated for your unwavering devotion and tireless hard work that you give to our company/our family/our clients! We recognize you and honor you for the rockstar...
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