Relapse is a moment of decline during the process of overcoming substance addiction. Because substance addiction is a serious chemical dependency, even with the success of a completing a treatment program, addiction urges can return, resulting in relapse. Addiction Is a Disease Drug and alcohol addiction is a disease. And like any other disease with […]
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Sobriety Sobriety is the ultimate goal for any recovering drug or alcohol addict. It provides people with the chance to live a fulfilling life without addiction. However, due to the chemical nature of addiction, the pathway to sobriety is difficult. When an individual develops a chemical addiction to drugs or alcohol, they will always be […]
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What Is Sober Living? Sober living residential centers are homes where recovering addicts may live once they complete their primary treatment program. Sober living facilities can be houses, condos, or apartments and may provide gender specific housing as an option. Sober living creates a supportive and orderly environment for recovery. Sober living has requirements for […]
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Over the last decade, America has been struggling with a heroin epidemic. And Houston was no exception. In fact, like other major cities, Houston also witnessed that those who were overdosing were not the homeless in back alleys, but instead young 20 year olds who died in the wealthy golf homes of their parents (as […]
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When you were addicted to alcohol and drugs, you might have developed an idea of fun. You might have concluded that to have fun, you’ve got to be high or drunk. You’ve got to be in an altered state of consciousness in order to do things you might not otherwise do (like act wild and […]
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You might know Russell Brand as a voice actor in the animated films Despicable Me in 2010, Hop in 2011, and Despicable Me 2 in 2013. He’s an actor, radio host, author, and now activist. Brand was born in England but is well known throughout the world. Brand began his career as a comedian and […]
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If you’re hip to the addiction news site, TheFix.com, then you already know that the site covers newsworthy articles on recovery. And it’s a site where you’ll find news on celebrities who have struggled with addiction, the politics on addiction, and insights into how to heal from addiction. Along those lines, one article on TheFix.com […]
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If you have a history of drinking, you might be familiar with the ridiculous and even shameful things you end up doing when drunk. Maybe you’ve woken up next to someone you didn’t know or perhaps you committed a crime while inebriated. There are many embarrassing moments that can come out of being under the […]
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When you finally get sober, it’s a new beginning and fresh start. The real work begins to rebuild your life, relationships, and trust with others. Not to mention the rediscovery of yourself. Taking responsibility for what you’ve done is a great first step. Devoting time to putting sobriety first is absolutely necessary in order to […]
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12 step programs have many rules that seem to take away from parts of life that can make you happy. That’s not to say that all the rules in the 12 step program aren’t there for a reason. One of the big rules is not dating anyone in your first year of sobriety. There is […]
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