You have been trying to get sober and nothing has worked. Now you are under the assumption that if you use your kids as a motive to get sober, you will not fail. After all, you are finally realizing your children are innocent bystanders that have been caught in the crossfire of your addiction. Taking […]
Category Archives: Q&A
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Jan
Jan
Part of the charm of a 12-Step program is knowing that in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) started a whole revolution of people trying to better themselves through changing their thinking, and replacing their addictive behaviors with sober ones. Since AA started, there are have been many other recovery programs that have emulated the same model […]
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Dec
Dec
One of the most notorious holidays that people drink and use is on New Year’s Eve. With the “out with the old and in with the new” mentality of kicking off a new year, people love to go out with a bang. Excessive amounts of alcohol and drugs being passed around are not uncommon for […]
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Dec
Dec
The past is something that is truly important to someone who is in recovery as well as something that is really painful to deal with. You were probably taught early on in recovery that your past can be an asset for your future. The past, however, can be really difficult to work through especially because […]
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Dec
Dec
Someone who is addicted to illicit drugs may intently search for them, stating that without their drugs, they will become “dope sick”. Even on documentaries such as “Intervention” or in movies, you could hear someone who is addicted to drugs talk about being “dope sick” or clearly see they are indeed sick. Sweating profusely, shaking […]
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Dec
Dec
One of the methods that helps someone to stay sober is to find the peace that they have been searching for. Turning to drugs and alcohol is often a way that people try to find solace from the pressures they feel in their life. What happens to someone who suffers from an addiction, is the […]
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Dec
Dec
One of the misconceptions of finally receiving the help you need to get sober is that now that you are sober, you are cured of drug and alcohol use. What you need to understand is there is no cure from addiction. Once you have an addiction, you will always have an addiction – similar to […]
12
Dec
Dec
Being in recovery means taking suggestions and deciding if you are going to follow them. One of the least popular suggestions is waiting until you have a year of sobriety before you get into a romantic relationship with someone. This entails dating, becoming committed, marriage, or just plain hooking up. Starting in a serious relationship […]
12
Nov
Nov
Figuring out the means to let others know that you have embarked on the journey of getting and staying sober can be quite difficult to discern. Sure, your parents, siblings, or best friend may know because they have witnessed all the adverse behaviors firsthand and are proud of your sobriety. The problem you are facing […]
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Nov
Nov
There comes a time in everyone’s life where something adverse happens that questions their purpose in life. Whether you are going through a breakup, a death, or a relapse, when these situations occur, there is typically a breaking point to make a change or learn a life lesson. During these hardships, you must decide whether […]
