The substance you want to stop using matters when choosing treatment. Use the sections below to find relevant quit guides, warning signs, and supporting articles.
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Understand sobriety
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.
Take the first step
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.
Support 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.
Explore warning signs
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 study of addiction has experienced many advances over the past few decades. Within that time frame, addiction professionals and others in the health field have come to understand addicti...
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Make no mistake about it... recovery can be challenging. You know what else can be challenging? Being a junkie. Being a heroin addict is very challenging. My biggest fear when getting sober...
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Drug addiction in America’s youth population evolved substantially during the 1970’s. As the hippie movement began to fade from the popularity enjoyed during the 60’s, recreational drug us...
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The progressive disease of addiction affects millions of Americans, and its' devastating impacts go beyond the life of the addict. Addiction affects the family and loved ones of the addict a...
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“Spirituality” is a vague term, but it means a lot... especially for addicts and recovering addicts. Addiction affects your spirituality, which can be broadly defined as anything “of or rela...
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