Title: Developing Healthy Relationships in Recovery
Headings: Developing Healthy Relationships in Recovery
Developing Healthy Relationships in Recovery
Avoiding Toxic Relationships
Codependent Relationships
Enabling Relationships
Developing Healthy Relationships
Making New, Healthy Friends
A Word From Verywell

Content: The key is to seek friendships that are supportive and focused on activities unrelated to drugs and alcohol. Some places to meet new friends include: Support groups: Many times these new, healthy relationships are formed through participation in mutual support groups —in fellowships such as Alcoholic Anonymous. Finding new friends in recovery is described in 12-step support groups as "sticking with the winners," a slogan that emphasizes the importance of healthy relationships in trying to maintain abstinence. Religious groups: Your counselor will also encourage you to find new relationships within any religious organizations you may be associated with, or even recreational organizations. Community organizations: Consider volunteering for different charitable groups or organizations in your local community. These groups are a great place to meet people who share the same concerns as you, and engaging in helping behaviors is a great way to stay busy and feel good about your actions.