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Many addicts and alcoholics (myself included) find it difficult to navigate life once we become sober. I am not talking about the loss of their crutch, (drugs and alcohol), I am talking abou...
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Life after the last drink or drug: relationships, routines, setbacks, and how people stay connected once the early stretch is over.
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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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Reality Check: Sobriety and Mental Health in the New Year
There’s something magical about the start of a new year. For many of us, it signifies a time when we can start over and feel renewed - resolve to be and do better things with our lives. We s...
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The Trick to Staying Clean and Sober
I have been thinking a lot about my sobriety. The other day I was driving and having a conversation with my dad. (Don't worry, I have Bluetooth) We were speaking about the last 7 years of my...
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5 Reasons I am So F*ing Grateful to be Sober
Every once in a while, I can lose perspective. I think it's safe to say I am in one of those periods in my life. I have been working too much and spending too little time taking care of myse...
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Putting Recovery First Without Putting Life on Hold
Self-care was a new idea in recovery. How could putting yourself first be different from the selfishness the author was trying to leave behind?
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