Have you been feeling unconfident or low about yourself? Regardless if you are new in sobriety or you have been around the sun a few times sober, low self-worth can set in at any time for anyone. Life happens and some situations that you walk through can blindside you and bring you down before you […]
Author Archives: Drew Powell
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Sep
Sep
Life is full of ups and downs that no one can ever foresee. Some circumstances can be avoided through organizing, planning, and being on top of your game. Other events, good or bad, can come completely out of left field without knowing how to navigate through them especially when something becomes a crisis. Get prepared […]
04
Sep
Sep
Every September, Labor Day constitutes a 3-day weekend for many Americans who also get Monday off from school and work to celebrate the federal holiday which was is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers. While this may seem like a real treat, for someone who is trying to stay sober, holidays and […]
03
Sep
Sep
Recovery entails two parts that are instrumental for not only getting sober but also staying sober for the long run. On one hand, you must hit a bottom that lets you feel humiliated enough to give you the gift of desperation to get sober. On the other hand, humiliation is a key component to find […]
30
Aug
Aug
One of the characteristics of someone who suffers from drug and alcohol substance abuse is how they will isolate in order to feed their addiction without having to answer anyone. If you understand this concept of isolation because you had to maintain your high in this manner, then you know how difficult it can be […]
Addiction, Q&A
My Brother Has a Problem with Drugs, But I Do Not Want to Violate His Trust. How Can I Still Help Him?
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Aug
Aug
A substance abuse disorder is a horrendous condition that gets someone to lie, cheat, and steal to gain drugs and alcohol. Substance abuse is a progressive disorder that provokes a person’s tolerance to keep them dangerously wanting more and more. If your brother falls into this category, wanting to help him at any cost could […]
25
Aug
Aug
You may not realize that your painful past can actually be an asset in keeping you sober. The problem that lies in rehashing all the shady and illegal lapses in judgment is that they make you feel like a bad person. Although your addiction is not a justification for bad behavior, your addiction is something […]
22
Aug
Aug
Once someone gets sober, they can be really down on themselves for all the poor decisions that they made when they were drinking and using. Financial, legal, relational, and medical issues can all arise from the abuse of drugs and alcohol and cause the feeling of complete defeat. When these situations ensue, drugs and alcohol […]
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Aug
Aug
Stopping the abuse of drugs and alcohol is something more complicated than most people are aware of. Those who are not addicted have the luxury of stopping and starting whenever they want. Those who are addicted cannot stop once they start because of the allergy of the body and the obsession of the mind that […]
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Aug
Aug
August is known as the “back to school” month for thousands of schools and colleges around the country. People of all ages attempt to elevate their education by enrolling in school in the hopes of reaching their next academic level. Now that you are sober and trying to better your life, you may be interested […]
