Many people who are in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) are ready to change for the better the minute they’re sober.
However, change can have its own timetable and needs to be pursued one day at a time. Having dreams and goals in recovery is crucial.
They can help you have hope for the future and find a sense of purpose in life. Some people will take their hopes to the extreme and become perfectionists or workaholics.
Both perfectionism and workaholism are common behaviors in recovery. They are both slippery slopes for people in recovery and are striving for serenity and happiness.
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