Healing from Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence

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Disclaimer: Content Warning: This story deals with domestic violence and substance abuse, which can be triggering for survivors. If you are experiencing abuse, please know that you are not alone and there is help available. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. Summary: The air hung heavy, thick with the smell… Continue reading Healing from Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence

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7 Ways to Craft the Perfect Sober Mardi Gras

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Are you wondering how to have a fun and festive sober Mardi Gras? Here’s 7 things you can do to avoid temptation and still have a good time.

Betty Ford’s Alcoholism and Shaping a National Dialogue

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Betty Ford’s alcoholism, overcoming it, and advocating for sobriety led her to become one of the most well-known First Ladys in the U.S.

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Buzz Aldrin’s Path from Alcoholism to a Brighter Tomorrow

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Buzz Aldrin is best known for his lunar exploration on the moon. However, rehab for alcohol addiction led him on a path of self-discovery.

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How Michael Phelps Embraced Sobriety

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Michael Phelps is one of the most awarded athletes ever, but he was drowning in his addiction. Sobriety helped him accomplish wonders.

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Understanding The Impact of Alcohol Culture

Alcohol plays a central role in our society. But what happens when alcohol culture begins to take a toll on our lives?

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Social Media More Addictive than Drugs and Alcohol?

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What’s the correlation between social media and drugs? Is it possible social media is just as addictive as some substances?

The Dangerous Effects of Alcohol and Xanax

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Alcohol and Xanax are commonly used substances for different reasons. However, when mixed, the result can be very dangerous.

Celebrating a Happy Labor Day as a Symbol of Renewed Hope

Having a happy Labor Day weekend may be tough in addiction recovery. However, use this holiday to reflect on all the progress you’ve made.

Decoding Cross Addiction

Cross addiction, or addiction interaction disorder, can complicate the recovery process. We’ll discuss how to address it effectively.