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Make a Difference this October and Celebrate Your Recovery
Across the country, there is one special day in October where people of all shapes, sizes, races, and nationalities come together: National Make a Difference Day, which is always celebrated the fourth Sunday in October. Recovering from an addiction can … Continue reading
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Top 5 Ways to Quit Smoking
Smoking is an addiction that is shared by 1.1 billion people across the planet, making it arguably the most pervasive addiction in the world. More than 6 million deaths are caused by tobacco every year, which is only one of … Continue reading
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Years of Addiction Can Take a Toll on Your Teeth
Very often, one of the first things that people see about you is your smile, and there’s plenty to smile about when you’re starting over after battling addiction. However, many people are embarrassed when they realize that years of neglect … Continue reading
5 Tips to Find Happiness in Your Recovery
Positive psychology teaches us that the key to avoiding negative emotions and succumbing to the stresses of life lies in cultivating a positive outlook on life. This may be especially true when you are in recovery from drug or alcohol … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, addiction, forgiveness, gratitude, happiness, positive thoughts, recovery
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Amazing Ways to Perform Random Acts of Kindness
Recovery from drug or alcohol abuse can be an exciting time filled with hope and dreams for a bright future, but the road isn’t always smooth sailing. Sometimes, you will encounter rough spots where you need a little help. Experiencing anxiety … Continue reading
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What We Love About My 12 Step Store (And You Should Too)
In honor of National Recovery Month, we thought it worth noting all the people, places and things that have helped us in our recovery. Whether it’s a dog, a sponsor, the thousands of meetings we have to choose from or … Continue reading
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Finding Love and Tolerance in Our Recovery
Nearly everyone thinks they understand what love and tolerance mean. Both terms can mean a variety or things when used in everyday conversation, but the meaning is very specific when it comes to addiction recovery. Let’s explore what both love … Continue reading
Rebuilding Trust During Recovery Takes Times
Addiction is a hard road to walk, but recovery can also be difficult. Although it’s not an easy path, the journey to recovery is very worthwhile for you and for the family and friends who care about you. As you … Continue reading
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Tagged 12-step recovery, 12-step recovery program, addiction, family, friends, recovery, trust
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Meditation Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety During Recovery
Recovering from alcohol or drug addiction often requires a comprehensive treatment plan that may include therapy, support groups and medication. Learning to take one day at a time and put your trust in a higher power is vital to success. … Continue reading
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Experiencing the 5 Stages of Loss During Recovery
Anytime there is a big loss in life, such as a death or a divorce, people grieve. It’s normal and natural. Sometimes recovering addicts experience grief at the loss of their addiction. After all, it has been a constant presence … Continue reading
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