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Friends and Support: Who Helps and Who Hurts

The need for human connection is hardwired into all of us but finding ways to connect in a healthy manner can be challenging during addiction. Many people have developed a network of friends surrounding their drinking or drug use and … Continue reading

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Accepting Life on Life’s Terms

Accepting Life on Life’s Terms – it’s a phrase you often hear during recovery, but how much time do you spend considering the meaning behind those words? There is a great deal of power in embracing this concept, and it … Continue reading

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SOBRIETY & Self-Isolation

From The Share by Paulo Murillo We asked these clean and sober folks with different lengths of recovery time, how they are maintaining their sobriety during self-isolation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Navigating the Anger of Uncertainty

Fear of the unknown is an issue for everyone, and fear leads to anger. Fear is defined as strong emotions caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. While anger is described as a strong feeling of displeasure and usually of … Continue reading

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Eat Yourself Healthy

Nurture Your Recovery. Healthy eating impacts more than just your weight. In fact, healthy eating has little to do with weight at all. In many ways, it has to do with mood. If you’re currently in recovery, taking a look … Continue reading

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Positive Things That Will Emerge Due to Covid-19

No one wants to make light of the Covid-19 disaster. However, while Covid-19 has been devastating, there are some positives to look for in any situation. Covid-19 has brought people together in ways that they have rarely come together before, … Continue reading

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Tips for Marijuana Addiction Recovery

This has always been a controversial subject and regular users prefer using the word cannabis. Marijuana has a long history of legislation for and against its use. Fueled by mixed feelings and misinformation, confusion about the risks of marijuana addiction is … Continue reading

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Tips for Staying Sober During Quarantine

These are uncertain times, and the stress and anxiety everyone is feeling as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic has left many people feeling unsettled. For those who are also navigating recovery, the added turmoil placed by Shelter-in-Place or Stay at … Continue reading

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My12stepstore.com Continues to Celebrate Recovery 24-Hrs a Day During COVID-19

By WEHO TIMES News Desk  March 25, 2020 My 12 Step Store West Hollywood, the recovery gift and book store that specializes in 12-step literature, medallions and other sober celebratory gift items, is one of many West Hollywood small businesses taking … Continue reading

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Where Did Everybody Go?

With thousands of meetings a day in the United States, 500 AA and NA meetings every day in the Los Angeles area alone, 12 Step meeting locations of every recovery program have literally been hijacked by the coronavirus.  And you … Continue reading

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