Author Archives: MainAdmin

You Don’t “Graduate” From Addictions

Posted on May 17, 2016 by MainAdmin

Graduations are well-known as a rite of passage: from kindergarten, from grade school, from high school and from college. In each of these situations, you are given a set of tools and sent off into the next stage of life … Continue reading →

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How to Find Friends in Recovery

Posted on May 9, 2016 by MainAdmin

As anyone in recovery knows, getting to the point where sobriety is your “new norm” requires a great deal of effort. Once an individual has reached that point, maintaining sobriety becomes his or her primary focus. Finding friends who are … Continue reading →

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5 Beautiful Ways to Celebrate Your Mom on Mother’s Day

Posted on May 2, 2016 by MainAdmin

Families are an important form of support during the recovery journey. So on Mother’s Day, show your mom how much she means to you and how grateful you are for her love and support during this difficult time. Or how … Continue reading →

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How to Find Passion for Your Recovery

Posted on April 25, 2016 by MainAdmin

As you begin your journey into recovery, you may find it difficult to find the passion that will sustain you through sober living. Rest assured your passion isn’t gone. It may have taken a detour for a while, but you … Continue reading →

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5 Secrets to Find Serenity

Posted on April 18, 2016 by MainAdmin

The Serenity Prayer can be an important aspect of your recovery as it exemplifies the principles you need to incorporate into your life to find peace and tranquility. It’s not a magical prayer and it won’t change your life on … Continue reading →

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Reboot Your Recovery: Create Change to Your Commitment

Posted on April 11, 2016 by MainAdmin

Life changes frequently. During your recovery from addiction, you may go through a number of changes. Sometimes, they are small changes that give us a new view on life. In other cases, you may find yourself struggling through the 12-step … Continue reading →

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How to Help an Addicted Family Member

Posted on April 4, 2016 by MainAdmin

When a loved one is struggling with addiction, the impact ranges far beyond that individual’s pain. Addiction causes distress for each and every person who cares about the affected individual, and can lead to significant damage within families and relationships. … Continue reading →

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Learn to Give it to God and Let Go

Posted on March 28, 2016 by MainAdmin

The underlying principle of any recovery program is the recognition that sometimes we need help to get to where we want to be in life. That help from other people, the support and the community they provide, can be the … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning: Making a Fourth Step Inventory

Posted on March 21, 2016 by MainAdmin

As the weather warms and new life awakens around us, many people turn their focus to renewal, both in their homes, their jobs and their personal lives. For those who are struggling with addiction, spring is an excellent time to … Continue reading →

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Is There a Difference Between Being Clean and Being Sober?

Posted on March 14, 2016 by MainAdmin

Individuals who are struggling with addiction often wonder whether there is a distinction between being “clean” and being “sober.” In the most basic sense, both things are essential to attaining and maintaining sobriety, but there are some key differences that … Continue reading →

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