Motherhood and Addiction
I sat on my bed trying to focus my eyes on the pregnancy stick I was holding but it was just not happening. I was still drunk from the night before. I extended my arm and was now seeing doub...
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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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Why I call myself a "high-bottom" drunk and does it even matter?
Bottoms Up! In the world of substance use disorders is a concept of a “bottom” or “rock bottom.” Even those outside of recovery programs recognize that to find a way out of the deep well of...
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AA, Sobriety, and "The God Thing"
To the best of my recollection, I was in my early twenties when I first ventured into an AA meeting. Though I can't recall exactly what prompted so drastic a measure (seems it had something...
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“This Is Your Brain On Drugs”—Yes, Kids Have Questions
Do you remember the old, anti-drug public service announcement from the 1980’s? “This is your brain,” (holding an egg) “this is drugs,” (holding a hot pan) “this is your brain in drugs.” (lo...
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What Form of Treatment is Proven to Be the Most Effective?
Like other chronic illnesses, relapse rates for addiction are high—ranging from 40-60%. Relapse by no means signifies that treatment has failed, but is there a form of treatment that’s prove...
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