Florida Blue Lawsuit Accuses 38 California Addiction Treatment Centers of a $52 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme
By Adam Gunton, Founder, Recovered On Purpose | Published August 2, 2026 One of the largest health insurers in Florida has filed a sweeping federal fraud lawsuit against 38 California addiction treatment entities, alleging a coordinated scheme that recruited vulnerable people, including homeless individuals from shelters in Tampa and Orlando, enrolled them in Florida insurance […]
How to Choose a Rehab Facility You Can Trust (From Someone Who Recovered)
By Adam Gunton, Founder, Recovered On Purpose | Updated August 2, 2026 I recovered from addiction after years of homelessness, and I have spent every year since inside this industry, first as a person who needed it, now as someone who helps build and run treatment programs. So believe me when I tell you both […]
If This Offended You It’s Probably Working (Recovery Meetings Don’t Replace Real Life)
Recovery meetings change lives. They create connection, accountability, and hope in moments when hope feels impossible. But here’s what nobody wants to say out loud: recovery meetings are not a substitute for real life. If you’ve ever sat in a folding chair, nodded along, and then walked out and done the exact same thing you […]
Can You Trust an Addict? What To Do When You Can’t Trust Yourself
Self-trust in recovery isn’t something you simply feel, it’s something you earn through repeated, intentional choices made consistently over time.
Sobriety Fatigue: What I Thought Sobriety Would Fix Instantly (It Didn’t)
You quit drinking. You did the hard thing. And then you woke up exhausted. Not just tired, but a kind of bone-deep, what-is-wrong-with-me exhaustion that nobody warned you about. You expected to feel better. You expected clarity, energy, and relief. What you got instead was sobriety fatigue, and it is one of the most disorienting […]
The Serenity Prayer: Why It’s So Powerful in Addiction Recovery
This prayer doesn’t magically remove pressure, but it does teach you to carry pressure with God.
The 11th Step Prayer Explained: How Prayer and Meditation Work in Recovery
This is a prayer of surrender. It asks God to use you as a tool to carry His peace, not for your circumstances to be peaceful.
Awakening Guided Morning Meditation for Energy, Focus, and Inner Peace
Welcome. Before the world starts pulling on you, this is your time. A guided morning meditation is more than just a relaxation technique; it is a spiritual practice to ground your spirit before the day begins. In just a few minutes, you can release the overthinking, fear, and self-will that so often lead you astray. […]
How to Stop Overthinking in Recovery and Find Peace of Mind
Are you wondering how to stop overthinking in recovery? If you’re the kind of person who can turn a simple thought into a full-blown mental tornado, you are not alone. For many of us going through a recovery journey, we were world-class members of the Olympic overthinking team. This pattern of obsessive thinking isn’t a […]
How to Stay Sober: The Secret Isn’t Motivation
Early recovery often begins with a surge of hope and determination. But as the emotional weight of addiction starts to surface, feelings like depression can quietly drain that drive before it ever has the chance to take root.