I Gave My Mom PTSD in My Addiction
On January 29th 2013, my Mom had to file a missing persons report for me in Los Angeles because I was on a drug run. By this time, the bags under my Mom's eyes were as dark as the alleyways...
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What is Sobriety? Understanding Your Path to True Freedom
Explore what sobriety truly means in this enlightening article, delving into its journey beyond physical abstinence to emotional and psychological freedom. Discover how therapies like CBT, DBT, and MAT, along with a holistic approach, are key to overcoming addiction. Learn about sobriety's positive impacts on relationships, mental health, and overall well-being, highlighting the profound sense of freedom and fulfillment it brings.
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Getting Sober: How to Start Safely and What to Do Today
If you want to get sober but do not know where to begin, start with the immediate questions: how to stop safely, who to ask for help, and what support you will need in the first few days.
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Staying Sober: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Recovery
Once you stop drinking or using, there is still work, family, stress, and free time to figure out. Staying sober involves building routines and knowing who to call when you want to use again.
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Signs of Addiction by Substance: When to Ask for Help
You may have noticed changes in your own drinking or drug use, or be worried about someone close to you. Start with the substance involved to read about warning signs and where to get help.
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The Connection Between Addiction and Stress
Stress is the body’s response to outside events or changes, and it may be the result of a single event or an ongoing issue. These events or changes can be good or bad, such as starting a new...
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Radical Acceptance: Not Just for Those in Recovery
In a prior post aimed for the loved ones of people who abuse drugs and alcohol, Tim Stoddart powerfully writes, “Watching someone slowly destroy themselves is like some kind of Greek tragedy...
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What We're Doing About the Language of Addiction
Words matter. They can motivate us, encourage us, and make us feel like we're on the top of the word. They can also make us feel hurt and bring us down. Words create filters through which we...
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7 Signs You're A Sex Addict
Sex. Sex is normal. It's a part of our human nature. It's also taboo. Sex can be great. Sometimes sex can be bad. We like to talk about sex without actually talking about it. Sex is everywhe...
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