3 Reasons Why Sober Time Matters
Very little of what I have to say is original. Like most people, I have borrowed most of the advice I give to other people from men and women who freely gave it to me. I like to think of it...
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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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6 Steps to Start a Collegiate Recovery Program - SCS # 4
A college campus is probably among the hardest places to be when you're sober. Like a square peg in a round hole, you don't fit - but a Collegiate Recovery Program can change that. You can h...
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Natural Highs vs. Drug Highs: Understanding the Differences and Similarities
In 2008, German researchers finally proved that running releases endorphins in the body—and human beings are programmed to love endorphins. As a natural opiate, they act as painkillers, intu...
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5 Ways to Stay High On Life
As a freshman in college my relationship with drugs was in the early honeymoon phase—lots of fun, everything felt new, my affection was always growing, and I experienced little to no consequ...
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I Was Always Chasing My First High, And I Still Am
Before I started to explore drugs, I heard all kinds of ominous warnings. The D.A.R.E program in school showed me my brain on drugs: an egg frying in a pan. My mom always reminded me that ad...
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