Addiction - Choice Or Disease?
We've heard it over and over again - addiction is a disease. However, there has long been a debate about whether or not it is a choice. Some people feel that those addicted have made poor ch...
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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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Can You Still Jam Sober? The Creativity Complex.
Whether it's strumming sweet melodies, writing a soliloquy of smooth words, incorporating a brand of colors onto a canvas, or capturing the perfect moment on screen - there are hundreds of t...
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10 Bad Ass People's Unexpected Gifts of Sobriety
“What the hell did I get myself into?” was the first thought that came into my mind the second I left my first 12-step meeting. All I knew is that I didn’t want to feel how I felt anymore. I...
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10 Reasons Not To Be Sober
You Will Learn A Lot, The Hard Way When I was drinking, there was no learning anything. There was only make a mistake and drink or drink, make a mistake and drink some more. But today, there...
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You Drank The Same Beer I Drank...
I came across this poem on social media written by a young women and felt stopped in my tracks. It had me reminiscing to the days before alcohol ceased to be a luxury, and back to the days o...
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