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Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in Sobriety
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) takes many different forms, and cell phones and social media have the power to take…
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Making Living Amends in 12 Step Recovery
Addiction does not just wreak havoc on the addict – it leaves a trail moral wreckage in it’s wake. In…
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The Dangers of Spice (Synthetic Cannabis)
The term ‘Spice’ is actually a genericized trademark of synthetic cannabis, a designer drug that is purposed to mimic the…
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Why Did I Start Drinking and Using Drugs?
“Why did I start drinking and using drugs?” is a question every addict and alcoholic will eventually ask themselves. What…
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Abstinence Vs Recovery: Are they the same?
It goes without saying that being abstinent is a prerequisite for recovery. But is that all it is? Is abstinence…
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Hiding An Addiction in My Professional Life
Going to college and starting a career were goals of mine from a very young age. Though much of this…
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Sometimes, Sobriety Sucks
First of all, let me preface this by saying that getting and staying sober has been, by far, the best…
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Is Drinking and Using a Problem or a Solution?
For the average person, having a drink or two per week is never a problem. Then there are those of…
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Why Drinking Moderation Does Not Work For Alcoholics
Many heavy drinkers and potential alcoholics will often hear recommendations from their friends about how drinking moderation should be able to…
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Dangers in Your Cabinet
Prescription drugs are the highest abused illicit substances by teenagers outside of marijuana. The reason for this is not surprising;…
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Taking Medication in Sobriety
If there were ever a hot button issue in recovery, taking medication in sobriety would be it. Who should take…
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A Father’s Experience in Al Anon
This father’s experience with Al Anon began as a way to understand his son’s addiction. Al Anon allows him to…
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