The detoxification and recovery from drug addiction is a difficult process that one has to endure. Some drugs are more addictive than others are because their chemical structure causes cravings for more of the drug. Certain drugs also cause physical changes to...
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I’ll be the first to admit sometimes I don’t go to any length to stay sober. I’ve gone a week and a half without going to a meeting, I don’t write out my Tenth Step every single night, and sometimes I procrastinate...
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I was reading back over some of my old journals from when I was eighteen and newly sober. I noticed a lot of patterns and repetitive thoughts in each of the entries. The most common theme I noticed was feeling like I...
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Surviving alcohol addiction is quite a journey. It takes strength. It takes courage. It takes motivation. It takes love. It takes support. I could go on and on, but the point is: it is NOT an easy journey. Anyone on this journey...
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To leave or not to leave the alcoholic, that is the question. I have been in this situation several times, even in sobriety. It can be one of the most difficult decisions to make, because while staying in the misery seems impossible,...
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“A mother’s love is a fuel that enables the human being to do the impossible.” -Marion C. Garretty That quote is just the tip of the iceberg about a mother?s love for her daughter or son. No matter how tough a mom is...
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A Naturally-Produced Chemical Can Also be Manufactured Medical science has finally shed some much-needed light on the problem of dopamine addiction. At one time addiction was thought to be a reflection of weak character and wrong choices. But now, after decades of...
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If you are looking for some entertainment this weekend, why not spend some time with loved ones watching a movie!? After all, nothing ends a night like some popcorn and a good show. There are plenty of inspiring ones – from the...
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“When Writing the Story of Your Life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.” -Rebel Thriver I think of this quote often as I make some big changes in my life. I am quitting a job that I hate to pursue writing...
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I never fully comprehended The Beauty of Prayer until about a year into my sobriety. I started waking up every morning before the sun to meditate. That was when I first began to realize how out of control and generally negative my...
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