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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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Top Party Schools – What’s Up With That?
Schools back in session, and everyone’s talking about the recently released list of Princeton Review’s Top Party Schools. The new…
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29 NFL Players Already Suspended for Substance Abuse
As of Wednesday afternoon, no fewer than 29 NFL players had been suspended from starting the 2014 season, a league…
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Gambling in Recovery: Are the Odds Against Us?
Overcoming drug and alcohol addiction can seem like an impossible goal. But recovery is never out of reach, no matter…
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Drug and Alcohol Awareness in the School Year
We send our children to school thinking they will be safe from drug and alcohol exposure; unfortunately, this is not…
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