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You’re as Sick as your Secrets

When you struggle with alcohol or drug addiction, you might go to great lengths to hide your problem. This can include drinking or doing drugs on the sly or lying to loved ones about taking these substances. While it’s understandable … Continue reading

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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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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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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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Addiction: It’s All in the Family

Whether an addict is in denial of his or her disease or facing addiction recovery, family plays an important role. A great source of love, strength and support, the family is a force to be thankful for. At some point in … Continue reading

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Sober Living: Why Am I So Angry?

Humans are naturally emotional creatures. In fact, we can’t help but be emotional because of chemicals called neurotransmitters and hormones influencing our thoughts and behaviors. Without the passionate, inescapable impact of emotions on our lives, we wouldn’t be able to … Continue reading

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Sober Sex: Romantic Relationships without Alcohol

Sobriety can open up a world of possibility for individuals in recovery. Many people in 12 step recovery programs begin to feel as if, finally, they can rebuild their lives and get back some of what they lost during their … Continue reading

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My Friends Drink: Socializing with Friends that Drink Alcohol

Once you’ve made the brave decision and entered a 12 step recovery plan for sober living, you will probably run into awkward situations where you are out with colleagues from work, friends or family where you are expected to drink. … Continue reading

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