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In-Person Meetings vs. Zoom Meetings
Advantages of In-Person Meetings Up until the past few years, especially when people had to stay home during 2019-20 COVID-19 lockdowns, recovery organizations promoted mostly in-person meetings versus online ones. It’s because a stronger positive energy exchange takes place … Continue reading
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Peer Pressure and Staying Sober While in College
College is a time of self-discovery. For many students, college can be a time to explore alcohol use. Up to 80% of college students report having one drink within two weeks, and of that 80%, half report binge-drinking on occasion. If you’re a … Continue reading
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Tagged college, college drinking, college students, peer pressure, sober, sober student, sobriety
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High School Vape Scene
Decades ago, it was considered en vogue and attractive to smoke cigarettes. Movies, books, and magazines were littered with advertisements and promotional material lauding cigarettes and tobacco. Today, we understand just how deadly that message truly was, especially to the younger generations … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, e-cigs, high school, teen addiction, teens, tobacco, vape, vape scene, vapes, vaping, vapor
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Vaccines and Recovery
Substance abuse and recovery are two of the hardest things to deal with, and for many, it can be a make-or-break issue. When it comes to dealing with a global pandemic on the scale that we are currently dealing with, … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, COVID-19, pandemic, recovery, Substance abuse, vaccination, vaccines
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Celebrate National Recovery Month This September
Now that September is upon us, it’s important to celebrate all that’s been accomplished this year in your recovery. The 2021 National Recovery Month theme, “Recovery is For Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.” reminds people in recovery and those who support … Continue reading
Living Life on Life’s Terms Are God’s Terms
NEW FRIENDSHIPS “I’m experiencing a lot of emotions that I suppressed for a long time. It comes in waves of joy and days of depression. I’m able to work through these emotions. I feel a lot more connected to my … Continue reading
Let’s Talk About Sex
By: Jason C While researching other memoirs in the genre of drug addiction, I recently came across a compelling book called “Every Grain of Sand” by David P. Wichman. The book was a fascinating account of one’s childhood trauma and … Continue reading
How To Celebrate Women’s Equality Day While in Recovery
Just like any other special occasion, you might be wondering how to celebrate Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the passing of the 19th Amendment. Just because you are now sober, that doesn’t mean you cannot celebrate one of the most … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 step program, recovery, women. sober, Women's Equality Day
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Things To Know if You’re Pregnant During Recovery
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing and it can be a completely transformative time for all involved. That being said, it can also be a turning point for those struggling with addiction and recovery. Though you might be dealing with addiction, … Continue reading
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The Devastating Addiction of Opioids
Opioids like Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Codeine or Roxicodone to name few are some of the most addictive drugs in the world, and the trouble is that you can get them prescribed to you at the doctor’s office. Though these pills are … Continue reading
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