Roundup Montana addiction/recovery

10/30/2025

BILLINGS – The Montana Department of Justice (MTDOJ) and Billings Police Department (BPD) are warning citizens of the increased presence of the synthetic opioid carfentanil in Yellowstone County. The Eastern Montana High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force recently seized a large amount of ...

06/14/2025

05/26/2025

Sobriety can have a profoundly positive impact on relationships. Here are some ways:

1. _Improved communication_: Sobriety enables individuals to communicate more effectively, leading to deeper, more meaningful connections with others.

2. _Increased empathy and understanding_: A clear mind allows for greater empathy, enabling individuals to better understand and support their loved ones.

3. _Trust rebuilding_: Sobriety helps rebuild trust, which is often damaged during periods of substance abuse.

4. _Healthier boundaries_: Sobriety enables individuals to establish and maintain healthier boundaries, leading to more balanced and fulfilling relationships.

5. _Role modeling_: Individuals in recovery can serve as positive role models for their loved ones, demonstrating the value of a healthy, sober lifestyle.

6. _Reduced conflict_: Sobriety often leads to reduced conflict, as individuals are better equipped to manage stress and emotions.

7. _Deeper connections_: Sobriety can lead to deeper, more authentic connections with others, as individuals are more present and engaged in their relationships.

However, it's also important to note that sobriety can sometimes present challenges in relationships, particularly if others are not supportive or if relationships were built around substance use.

05/24/2025

Addiction is a powerful and often overwhelming struggle that can take over every part of a person’s life—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But recovery is proof that healing is possible. It’s a journey of self-discovery, strength, and change, built one day at a time. Recovery means learning to live without substances, but also learning to love yourself again, rebuild trust, and find purpose. It’s not easy, and it doesn’t happen overnight, but with support, honesty, and determination, people can—and do—reclaim their lives from addiction.

05/16/2025

The drug crisis gripping our nation is no secret. While overdose numbers were down last year than in years past, each day people die in the United States from a

05/05/2025

Getting high to be happy is like setting your house on fire to stay warm!

05/05/2025

Welcome to a brand new week with a Monday morning sober check-in, how did you make the most of your weekend?