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Experiencing the Holidays as the Child of an Alcoholic

Posted on November 8, 2021 by MainAdmin

The holidays seem like a joyous time for most children. However, adult children of alcoholics might realize later that it’s time to learn how to face the past, which may not be perfect, and still enjoy the holidays. Continue reading →

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Sex, Intimacy and the Emotions

Posted on November 1, 2021 by MainAdmin

Sex and love can coincide with one another. However, two people having relations don’t always have a close, intimate emotional bond. In some cases, one person might have stronger romantic feelings for the other, and that often causes hurt, confusion and bitterness. Why is that? Continue reading →

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BOO’s Free Halloween

Posted on October 25, 2021 by MainAdmin

Staying sober on holidays can be a challenge, even for people who don’t struggle with alcohol addiction. One of the trickiest holidays to stay sober during is definitely Halloween. Many people consider Halloween a party holiday, so most people who throw a party on Halloween will include alcohol in their celebrations. What you might not realize is that it is just as easy, and can even be just as much fun, to celebrate Halloween sober. Here are a few ideas for how to have a great time and celebrate Halloween while being completely sober. Continue reading →

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5 Tips For Managing Finances During Recovery

Posted on October 18, 2021 by MainAdmin

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Sober Is the New Black

Posted on October 11, 2021 by MainAdmin

When Sober is the New Black came out in 2014, it forced people to rethink their drinking. The COVID-19 lockdowns had this same effect on many people. Now, more than ever, it seems more people want to explore sobriety. Continue reading →

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In-Person Meetings vs. Zoom Meetings

Posted on October 4, 2021 by MainAdmin

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 in person instead of just hearing each sharer’s voice and seeing what they type.
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Peer Pressure and Staying Sober While in College

Posted on September 27, 2021 by MainAdmin

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 student in recovery and trying to remain sober, it’s important to develop strategies to stay strong in the face of peer pressure. Continue reading →

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High School Vape Scene

Posted on September 20, 2021 by MainAdmin

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 that went on to develop terminal cancer and other lung-related diseases. Continue reading →

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Vaccines and Recovery

Posted on September 13, 2021 by MainAdmin

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, it can also be difficult for those that are dealing with substance abuse to deal with the possibility of becoming ill and possibly facing hospitalization. Vaccination can help on a much larger scale than many people realize. Continue reading →

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Celebrate National Recovery Month This September

Posted on September 6, 2021 by MainAdmin

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 them that no one is alone in the journey through recovery. Continue reading →

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