Halloween may be your favorite time of the year because of the spooky essence, being able to dress up in a costume, the endless candy, and maybe your favorite time to drink and use. The problem that you may face is that you are addicted to drugs and alcohol and realistically, you only think you […]
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Oct
Oct
Sobriety is a steppingstone for the rest of your life. You could be turned off that you have to go to so many 12-Step meetings and curious as to why service will save the day in the first place. Finding yourself in recovery can get you ready for what will come next. Although you may […]
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Oct
Oct
Sobriety is a personal choice that may be difficult for some to come out and be open about it to others. Thankfully, 12-Step programs are meant to be anonymous to protect anyone who wants to recover from alcohol and drug addiction to have a chance without worrying about what others who may not understand think […]
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Oct
Oct
If you have been in a recovery setting for long enough, you will start to hear slogans and catchphrases that have been used for decades that are still relevant today. One that you may hear quite often is to not leave before the miracle happens. For some, this can really give a religious connotation that […]
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Oct
Oct
Impulsivity is the foundation of addiction. Instead of doing the right thing, the impulsive nature of drugs and alcohol wins out every time when someone is suffering in their addiction. Once a person moves into their recovery, the impetuousness in their actions does not just change automatically. One who has been impulsive will tend to […]
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Oct
Oct
Anxiety is a real condition that can be debilitating in adults and in kids. People who experience anxiety have intense levels of fear and worry about everyday things that might be perceived as minimal to other people. What happens during these times of anxiety is nonstop feelings of uncontrollable terror or panic. In order to […]
02
Oct
Oct
Now that you have gotten sober and you are working a recovery program, you have probably digested some pretty big truths about yourself. Even if you thought you were the type of person who would give the shirt of your back to someone in need even during the throes of your addiction, that shirt came […]
01
Oct
Oct
Orientation for a rehabilitation center can be frightening and uncertain for someone who has suffered long enough in their addiction. The point of intake and orientation is to familiarize clients and the treatment center facilitators with one another along with setting the precedent for what will be happening while the client is in treatment. Here […]
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Sep
Sep
Did you just get sober and have now found yourself with some time on your hands that you have no idea what to with? You have been to a meeting, met with your sponsor to work on your steps, cleaned up your home, finished working at your job, and you are now left wondering what […]
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Sep
Sep
Plain and simple, the rule of thumb is that you must put as much effort into your sobriety as you did your addiction. For many of us who struggle with a substance use disorder, this means that our recovery program must take precedence over everything else. When you were out there using and drinking, your […]