A mainstay of recovery is being willing to take suggestions and put them into action. The only problem with this process is that most people do not like to be told what to do. Someone in recovery, however, needs to go to any lengths to stay sober which entails taking suggestions to do so. Taking […]
Tag Archives: Addiction Recovery
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Jan
Jan
The world is a hectic and stressful place to reside in. With unfortunate circumstances such as road rage, cyberbullying, and judgment, people can find themselves getting wound up tighter than an eight-day clock. For most people, they let themselves get so caught up in the daily stressors without having any way to relax. Part of […]
08
Jan
Jan
People who get sober often feel like they have to or else. They feel as though they have been harshly punished by police officers, interventionalists, their boss, or their family. Their mentality may be that they were thrown under the bus when in reality what they needed was to be thrown on the bus in […]
Addiction, Recovery
Getting Sober at the New Year Not Only Sets A Pace for a Better Year – It Sets the Tone For a New Life
06
Jan
Jan
Each year people set New Year’s resolutions in hopes of finally conquering the one thing that has been the bane of their existence. Losing weight, eating healthy, saving money, or changing something within their self-care regiment tends to be the most common resolutions people have each year. The New Year is a great time to […]
03
Jan
Jan
Happy New Year everybody! This year is sure to be a great one especially if you continue to navigate the road to a happy destiny. Recovery is the best choice you can make to live a healthy and prosperous life that most people desire to renew as the New Year comes. Over the past 7 […]
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Dec
Dec
You may hear time and again that relapse is part of recovery. This statement bothers some because they feel this is a justification that propels people into a relapse. For those who do relapse, this statement can help take away some of the shame and guilt that could keep them from coming back to their […]
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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 […]
20
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 […]
10
Dec
Dec
We live in a culture that pushes us to our limits in work duties and social events that keep us busy. We can find ourselves overwhelmed with trying to fulfill our professional obligations or making sure we are showing up for our loved ones. Plus, for someone who suffers from an addiction – add being […]
06
Dec
Dec
Every year for the holidays, shoppers are looking for the best gifts to give their loved ones. From stocking stuffers to online purchases, you can find consumers checking their lists and then checking them twice. The good news for you in recovery is that if you are sober, you have already given yourself the best […]
