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High On Life From Sober Conferences – The Day After

Sober conferences can be a lot of fun, but overwhelming. You spend days meeting new people and attending an array of events – often that go into the wee hours of the night. There are some various ways for you … Continue reading

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High On Life From Sober Conferences – The Day After

High On Life From Sober Conferences – The Day After Sober conferences can be a lot of fun, but overwhelming. You spend days meeting new people and attending an array of events – often that go into the wee hours … Continue reading

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ATLANTA 2015 AA International Convention

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is indeed a celebration this year. It is also the year that Alcoholics Anonymous celebrates “80 Years of Happy, Joyous and Free” sobriety with their 2015 AA International Convention in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees can … Continue reading

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15 Tips for Maintaining Sober Living

Staying clean and sober is a choice. It is a decision made every hour of every day and can be supported by the environment, habits, and people one invites into one’s life. Implement these 15 tips to stay motivated on … Continue reading

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Sobriety, Surgery and PAINKILLERS

Very few people recover from surgery without the use of painkillers, but for the recovering addict, painkillers can be a dangerous taste of the past. Many addicts fear that using painkillers prescribed for any reason may cause a relapse or inhibit … Continue reading

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Heroin and 12-Step Recovery: The Face and End of Heroin Users

The death of Philip Seymour Hoffman was a tragic loss of a talented actor, friend, and father. Addiction affects those who use and those who eventually lose the loved ones in their life. Being there for those that have stopped during … Continue reading

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Death: My Feelings for Good Grief

Grief can make recovery more difficult, but it doesn’t mean you have to give up on changing your life for the better. It’s important to know that grief is only temporary and that it affects recovery, requiring you to adjust … Continue reading

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Spiritual Awakenings: Looking for a Higher Power and Finding Faith

The gift of a spiritual awakening is not one that is easily come by, as any recovering addict in a 12-step recovery program can attest. Those who have achieved it, though, can tell you that reaching the 12th step was a … Continue reading

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Is My Relationship Love or Addiction?

Love is a powerful emotion that can give you a rush and make you feel euphoric, just like an addictive drug. For some, love becomes an addiction that can damage their lives and make them miserable instead of joyful. If … Continue reading

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How Many Recovery Meetings Should I Go to in a Week?

When you’re in recovery, the number of meetings you attend affects your ability to get well. As a result, you need to develop a strategy to fit the right number of meetings into your program. When planning your schedule, consider … Continue reading

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