Colmer Recovery Blog

Insights on Recovery, Prevention, and Hope

Reflections and practical guidance on recovery coaching, prevention, and supporting the people you love.

August 8, 2026 · 8 min read

Maturity Feeds Recovery

Recovery isn't something we simply consume. It's something we mature into. On melons, baby birds, and why one of the best days of my job is the day a client fires me.

August 2, 2026 · 5 min read

When and Where to Seek Help

You don't need to hit rock bottom to reach out, and you don't have to figure out the entire system on your own. Here is when to seek help, and where to start looking.

August 1, 2026 · 6 min read

How Substance Use Ripples Into Mental Health, Relationships, Work, and the Future

Substance use rarely stays contained to just one part of life. Here is how it tends to spread into mental health, relationships, education, career, and the goals someone is working toward.

July 31, 2026 · 5 min read

The Warning Signs of Addiction Worth Paying Attention To

There's rarely one clear sign that substance use has become addiction. It's usually a pattern. Here are the changes worth watching for, in yourself or someone you love.

July 30, 2026 · 5 min read

How Occasional Use Can Quietly Become Problematic Use

Almost no one plans for their substance use to become a problem. Here is how that shift tends to happen, one small, reasonable-seeming decision at a time.

July 29, 2026 · 5 min read

What Substance Use Disorder Actually Is

It's a medical condition, not a character flaw or a moral failing. Understanding what substance use disorder actually is changes how we respond to it, in ourselves and in the people we love.

July 27, 2026 · 5 min read

What Is a Recovery Coach? (And How It Differs from Rehab or Therapy)

Recovery coaching is one of the fastest-growing forms of support for people navigating substance use, but it's still widely misunderstood. Here's what it actually is.

July 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Prevention Begins Before Addiction Begins

Substance use challenges rarely start overnight. Here is why starting the conversation early, long before a crisis, is one of the most powerful things a community can do.

July 27, 2026 · 5 min read

Recognizing the Signs: When a Loved One's Drinking or Drug Use Has Become a Problem

It rarely happens overnight. Here are some of the changes to watch for if you're worried about someone you care about, and what to do if you notice them.