Life in Recovery

It takes patience, support, and consistency to move forward. While the journey may feel overwhelming at times, recovery is a skill — one that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened day by day. With the right tools and guidance, lasting change is not only possible, but achievable.

Support Groups & Meetings

Substance Use


Mental Health

Recommended Books

Substance Use

  • In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté – Addiction, trauma, and compassion-based recovery (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • Recovery by Russell Brand – A funny, honest take on 12 steps (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • The Big Book by AA – Original 12-step recovery guide (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear – Tiny changes to create lasting habits (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • The Road to Freedom by Johnny Baker – Faith-based principles for addiction recovery (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • Drop the Rock: The Ripple Effect by Fred H. – Letting go of what holds you back (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps by Patrick J. Carnes – uses the Twelve Steps with exercises and reflections to support addiction recovery (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • How to Use Buddhist Practices and Principles to Heal the Suffering of Addiction by Recovery Dharma – Guides readers through Buddhist addiction recovery using meditation and mindfulness (4.8 Amazon rating)


Mental Health

  • The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk – Trauma’s impact and healing through the body (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear – Tiny changes to create lasting habits (4.8 Amazon rating)
  • Daring Greatly by Brené Brown – The power of vulnerability in healing (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • You Can Be Happy No Matter What by Richard Carlson – Core principles for emotional resilience (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle – Living fully in the present moment (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • Lovingkindness by Sharon Salzberg – Buddhist guide to love and compassion (4.7 Amazon rating)
  • The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie – Daily reflections for codependency recovery (4.8 Amazon rating)

    Recovery Podcasts

    Substance Use

    • Dopey – Darkly humorous stories of addiction and recovery (Apple, Spotify)
    • Chasing Heroine – Personal recovery stories and expert insights (Apple, Spotify)
    • Addiction Unlimited – Practical tools and advice for sobriety (Apple, Spotify)
    • From Sobriety to Recovery – Personal growth beyond just staying sober (Apple, Spotify)
    • Mindful Metal Jacket – Candid conversations about anxiety and mental health (Apple, Spotify)
    • Joe and Charlie – Engaging Big Book audio study and commentary (Apple, Spotify)
    • Russell Brand – Recovery, spirituality, and interviews with humor (Apple, Spotify)


    Mental Health

    • Jordan Peterson – Ideas on meaning, values, and mental health (Apple, Spotify)
    • On Purpose with Jay Shetty – Mindfulness, mental health, and growth (Apple, Spotify)
    • Therapy for Black Girls – Mental health for Black women (Apple, Spotify)
    • The Happiness Lab – Science of happiness and well-being (Apple, Spotify)
    • The Mental Illness Happy Hour – Honest talk on trauma and mental health (Apple, Spotify)
    • The OCD Stories – OCD-focused interviews and insights (Apple, Spotify)
    • The Anxious Truth – Tools and advice for anxiety recovery (Apple, Spotify)
    • Unlocking Us – Vulnerability, connection, and real conversations (Apple, Spotify)

    Helpful Recovery Apps

    • I Am Sober – sobriety counter with perks (Apple, Android)
    • Insights Timer – meditation app (Apple, Android)
    • WEconnect – Offers daily routines, virtual support meetings, and a contingency management system that rewards positive behavior. (Apple, Android)
    • Recovery Path – Combines motivational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and community reinforcement. Users can link with their treatment team, sponsors, or family. (Apple, Android)
    • SMART Recovery – Includes a 4-Point Program focusing on building motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and behaviors, and living a balanced life. (Apple, Android)
    • Meeting Guide (AA) and Meeting Search (NA) – the find immediate or local.

    Read Sober Life Articles

    10 Sober Things to Do in Ohio

    Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP

    Being a sober individual can sometimes make you feel like an outsider in a society. Fortunately, an abundance of sober things to do in Ohio exists if your goal is to have fun while staying abstinent from drugs and alcohol.

    How to Have an Alcohol-Free New Year’s Eve

    Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP

    Ring in the New Year with joy and sobriety. Discover five creative ways to celebrate an alcohol-free New Year's Eve, including hosting your own party, finding local festivities, and more, ensuring a memorable start to the new year.

    10 Best Sober Date Ideas

    Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP

    When romantic expectations or intimate hopes are involved, the pressure rises, and inevitably, so does the anxiety factor. Many couples on a first date will naturally incorporate alcohol into the experience.

    7 Ways to Easily Interact with New People

    Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP

    When you find yourself having to speak to people you haven’t met before you can experience feeling shy and unsure how to break the ice or maybe you feel lost for words and wondering what to say. These are the tips I discovered to help make your interactions more effective

    Indiana Jail Program Helps Inmates Recover

    Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP

    Unfortunately, no substance abuse treatment program with a 100% success rate exists. Each and every treatment facility tries its absolute best to turn drug addicts asking for help into sober people helping themselves. Plus, success in the treatment industry means long-term sobriety for patients, years and years after the program itself is over.

    Indiana Center for Recovery Launches new Alumni App

    Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP

    We here at Indiana Center for Recovery are thrilled to announce that we have a new tool for our alumni to help continue their recovery. With the Indiana Center for Recovery Alumni App, our alumni know that our community of like minded individuals are just a click away. We are committed to support our alumni for the rest of their life as they continue on their journey of recovery.

    Surviving Fourth of July Sober

    Dr. Michael Kane, MD, CAP

    Surviving the Fourth of July sober requires planning and discipline. See how the Indiana Center of Recovery can help you stay on the road to recovery.

    Overcome Addiction at Indiana Center for Recovery!

    Indiana Center for Recovery provides integrated care tailored to your recovery needs. Our comprehensive services include detox, residential programs, outpatient support, and family programs.

    We also have dual diagnosis treatment for individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders.

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