The History of Alcohol and Drug Use Among United States Presidents

Everyone has a past, and United States presidents are no exception. When it comes to a history of drugs and alcohol, some former U.S. presidents have closer associations than others. For example, people of a certain age will remember when Bill Clinton stated that he’d “never broken a state law, but when I was in England, I experimented with marijuana a time or two, and I didn’t like it. I didn’t inhale it and never tried it again.” George W. Bush and Barack Obama also publicly admitted to using marijuana during a time when all marijuana use was illegal.  Book.html Continue reading

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What a Few People Say About Friendships

I love that my friendships are unconditional, loyal, trustworthy, a little superficial and fun. My friends and I aren’t perfect, but we continue to try to do better. I love that my friends accept and support 100% of my truth and continue to hold me accountable. Today i get to be present for my friends just as they have consistently been present for me. I am grateful for the experience of living life on life’s terms with my new chosen family as well as my childhood to adulthood friendships. 💙 – Curtis Blue N Continue reading

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How To Love Yourself, Recovery and Valentine’s Day

Your life is different now. It’s so much better! You have so much to celebrate because you are no longer a prisoner of addiction. You are happy, joyous, and free, sober, and working hard to move forward with your life. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to love you…your strength, your wisdom, your relationships, and your growth. Continue reading

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Dating Tips During Recovery

Deciding to get sober is a major life decision. You may find that you have to give up a lot, including friendships and relationships, in order to maintain your sobriety. However, after you have gotten sober and feel like you are in a good place with your recovery, you may think about dating again. Here are a few tips that can help you with dating and relationships when you are in recovery.   Continue reading

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MY HEART IS IN RECOVERY

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A collection of personal stories that focuses on the difficulties of addiction and the joys of recovery. From 1 year to 25 years, congratulations to these amazing friends and their recovery time. Continue reading

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The Evidence and History of Rehab

People throughout history showed evidence of not being able to control how much they drink. Some of them also struggled with becoming dependent on drugs and couldn’t stop using. However, the kind of treatments used to help people stay sober today didn’t always exist. Times have changed.  Continue reading

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What it Means to Forgive Yourself

Forgiving yourself, otherwise known as making amends to yourself, doesn’t mean that you forget the consequences. It also doesn’t mean you don’t consider how your actions negatively affect others. Instead, forgiving yourself means you’ve taken the following measures.  Continue reading

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Reclamation, Courage & Strength When Recovering

People struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction might also have a mental health disorder. It makes staying sober more challenging than it would if you didn’t have mental health issues, but you can achieve reclamation, courage and strength. Continue reading

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Party from WEHO to New York… Worldwide #BOOM! 2022

Premiere Alcohol-Free New Year’s Eve Event  Continue reading

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Essential Tips To Cope With Holidays Without Family

The global pandemic prevented people from traveling home for the holidays in 2020. If there’s any reason you can’t return home this year, you may feel stressed. However, you can choose activities that help you cope with the distance without feeling too distant from those you love. Besides connecting on social media and video chats, there are other things you can do to stay busy and perhaps miss your loved ones a little less.  Continue reading

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