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September Celebrates National Recovery Month

Posted on August 27, 2018 by MainAdmin

September is National Recovery Month, which makes it an ideal time to evaluate how far you’ve come in your own journey toward addiction recovery. This year’s theme is Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Home, Purpose and Community. … Continue reading →

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Tips for Staying Sober in College

Posted on August 20, 2018 by MainAdmin

When you’re recovering from addiction, going to college can present certain challenges. Some college kids engage in drinking on a regular basis, but you can continue working toward sober living as a student. Keep the following tips in mind so … Continue reading →

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My Sober Summer is Almost Over… What’s next?

Posted on August 13, 2018 by MainAdmin

Summer is almost over and that means that your resolve may soon be tested. Summer is one of the best times to get sober, as you’re often away from the environments that previously stressed you out. But when you go … Continue reading →

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Reasons Why Addiction is a Disease NOT a Choice

Posted on August 6, 2018 by MainAdmin

It can often seem as though addiction is a choice that people make. After all, didn’t they choose to do the substance or behavior that they’re now addicted to? Aren’t they choosing to continue using? But this is a simple … Continue reading →

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Can a Gambling Addict Ever Bet Responsibly?

Posted on July 30, 2018 by MainAdmin

A gambling addict, also known as a pathological gambler, compulsive gambler or gambling disorder—is an impulse-control disorder. If you’re a compulsive gambler, you can’t control the impulse to gamble, even when it has negative consequences for you or your loved … Continue reading →

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Sincere Ways to Offer Condolences to Someone Experiencing Grief

Posted on July 23, 2018 by MainAdmin

Offering someone condolences after a loss isn’t easy or comfortable, but it is one of the most human things that you can offer — your sincere feelings of empathy. There are plenty of things not to say during this difficult and … Continue reading →

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“Say the Second Thing” Book Signing Event

Posted on July 18, 2018 by MainAdmin

Say the Second Thing By Johnny W. Allem BOOK SIGNING EVENT Wednesday, July 25, 4:00 – 7p 8730 Santa Monica Blvd, B – West Hollywood, 90069 310 623 1702 “Say the Second Thing” furnishes proven, realistic and thoughtful “tools” to … Continue reading →

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How Do We Talk to Our Kids About Drugs and Alcohol?

Posted on July 16, 2018 by MainAdmin

These days, young children are exposed to conflicting messages about drugs and alcohol from an early age. In some cases, drugs and alcohol are glorified as being fun and exciting, while at other times, they are condemned for being unhealthy and … Continue reading →

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How to Find a Good, Affordable Rehab Program

Posted on July 9, 2018 by MainAdmin

Making the decision to enter rehab to battle your addiction is an incredible milestone in of itself, so congratulations are in order for choosing to embrace sobriety and a new to live. However, many rehab facilities are incredibly expensive, making … Continue reading →

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My 12 Step Store Hosts Book Signing in West Hollywood

Posted on July 3, 2018 by MainAdmin

We are pleased to have you join us for our first book singing of the summer. Our half indoor, half outdoor book signing is a lovely way to start the summer right with joyful recovery.

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