Some Surprising Benefits of Sobriety
Everyone’s recovery journey is as unique as their motivations for getting sober in the first place. Many people tell stories of an event, person, or moment that made them realize they wanted to leave drugs and alcohol behind. Others share that they were ready for a sober life, while some had reached their personal “bottom.” […]
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Top Benefits of Sobriety
Too often when we think of our recovery journey, we focus on quitting or stopping doing something instead of thinking about what we will gain. In this way, we focus on what we are losing which can be much less motivating than realizing all we may receive. Of course, losing some things is good. […]
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Signs You Need Rehab
Drug and alcohol usage can slip into abuse over time, often without the user being fully aware. Recreational use can turn into a problem that may become an addiction. If you suspect that you or a loved one has a problem with drugs or alcohol, you may need help from professionals who understand how to […]
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Q&A With Elin Strong
Elin Strong has shared her journey to sobriety publicly on social media, being incredibly transparent with her followers. We sat down with Elin to better understand her journey and how she uses social media to support her path to sobriety. Her followers had a few questions for her, so we connected with Elin to […]
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Q&A With Josif Wright
Addiction is all-consuming, not just for the addicted person but also for family and friends. Josif Wright’s son fought addiction and his book, “The War Within: My Story,” is his perspective on the battle to save his son. Ultimately, Josif’s book is about faith, hope, and the love of a father who wouldn’t give […]
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Addiction and the Holidays: Five Tips For Getting Through
Are you looking forward to the holiday season or dreading the coming weeks? The holidays can be a time of celebrations and festivities, but if you are a recovering addict, the season can be challenging. Cocktails, parties, and family events can be tough to navigate when you are trying to stay clean, but you don’t […]
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What is Addiction?
Addiction is a unique force, one not to be trifled. It comes in many forms, and it does not discriminate. Unfortunately, the only defense against the plague of addiction is education, understanding what makes you vulnerable, and practicing ways to stay away from negative influence. People who are affected by addiction did not ask for […]
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5 Facts You Might Not Know About Addiction
It’s taken the health care community many decades of hard work, but addiction is widely recognized as the disease it is by most of the population. This makes recognizing and treating addiction a bit easier in that we now have a shared vocabulary and a reduction in social stigma. Yet nearly 21 million Americans struggle […]
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Treatment Options for Recovery
Learning more about treatment options when dealing with addiction is a great way to arm yourself with the tools for sound decision-making. Drug and alcohol addiction and substance abuse, in general, is a concerning problem in the nation today, and it has been for some time. The issue worsens every year and brings a range […]
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Drug and Alcohol Detox in California
In California, there are a wide variety of programs dedicated to drug and alcohol detox. Various approaches, including medical detox, inpatient detox, and holistic detox, are used to help those struggling with substance abuse. Any of these programs has the tools you need to officially separate yourself from a life of alcoholism or addiction to […]
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