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 […]
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 […]
Having a loved one suffer from addiction is one of the most difficult things to endure. Although they may not be sick in the traditional sense that many think of cancer, heart attack, or diabetes, they are still sick from all the symptoms that addiction brings about. What separates addiction from other illnesses is that […]
One of the main concerns when getting sober is trying to imagine what life will be like without the elusive effects of drugs and alcohol. Will I ever have fun again? How can I be around all these people without having the buffer of being high or drunk? Is sobriety as boring as I envision […]
There may be a time where you find yourself injured enough to where you need to seek medical attention. During your doctor’s appointment, they let you know what your prognosis is and ask you your level of pain. In answering this question, your doctor could at this point decide to give you a script for […]
One of the most misunderstood drugs of today is marijuana. With the legalization and the evolution of cannabis, people still tend to think of it as an organic, non-threatening drug used for medicinal purposes on one hand. On the other hand, they think of stoners having a good old time not harming anyone or anything […]
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 […]
Getting sober and staying sober can be a very difficult process to endure. There are many moving targets to hit in order to keep from relapsing because you may think you can stay sober on your own which is the most difficult way to achieve sobriety. Someone who is dealing with an addiction has an […]
Since 2015, JUUL has been on the up and up in the e-cigarette industry. When they came out on the market, JUUL’s strategy was to attract those who wanted to quit smoking traditional cigarettes with a “healthier” version of vaping. Although tobacco was the main substance people were worried about, nicotine came in a close […]
Getting rid of the things that no longer bring you joy by either dropping them off at a consignment store or posting them on the Offer Up app to make some quick cash is all the rage. Part of the process is purging your junk so that you can have a real appreciation for your […]
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