

How to Overcome Loneliness in Recovery
The intense feelings of sadness and loneliness mirrored the feelings I had in my drinking days. The way I drank was isolating. No one...
Celebrate the Holidays Safely, Comfortably, Joyously
Celebrating the Holidays with Recovering Family Members and Friends This time each year can be stressful for anyone, but the holidays...


Skateboarding Legend Tony Alva: From Mad Dog to Man of Grace
Our interview with Tony Alva on his bad boy image, fame at an early age, and the gifts of sobriety and self-realization. Tony Alva...


10 Ways SMART Recovery Differs From 12-Step Programs
The organization’s approach emphasizes a secular and scientifically-based modality which is attractive for people who do not connect with...
Members' Stories: Nice Things
Nice Things I am an addict. An alcoholic specifically. Now I know there is great debate and controversy in the recovery community about...
9 Things I've Gained in Sobriety
“You’ll be amazed how full your life can be.” I didn't believe it at first, but now that I'm sober my life is so much fuller than I ever...
9 Things To Do Besides Drink When Life Gets You Down
Something that I thought was the end of my life was really the beginning, and that’s a powerful reminder when I am going through a...
Things To Tell Yourself When You Want To Drink
At the end of the day, I am equipped with the tools I need to confront an array of emotions, and none of those tools involve picking up a...
So I was Thinking
Regarding the 3 legs of the proverbial recovery stool the judicial system uses to rehabilitate soft offenders of the counties driving...


Welcome to our new site!
Phase Up of Western Michigan is growing rapidly and to keep up we are proud to offer our new website to members of Kalamazoo Treatment...











