Sober friendships are a great way to start a new outlook on life when you are in recovery. Recovery from drugs and alcohol is a very taxing event on your mind and body. The number one priority is to maintain your sobriety. The last thing on your mind is the thought on making new friends. Though […]
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Getting sober is something that takes a lot of time and patience. Over time you start to adapt to the changes of sober living. One of the biggest worries a lot of sober people have is what to do when they leave their area and comfort zones. Taking a vacation let alone a sober vacation […]
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There is something about being in the limelight that takes its toll on people. Celebrities, in spite of all the flashing lights and stardom, have issues just like the rest of us. They battle with drug addiction just like everyone, because they are normal people. Just because they have fame, doesn’t mean that they aren’t […]
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Depression is not an easy thing to diagnose properly. There are a multitude of websites out there that think they have the right definition. Sites like WebMD says depression is a sadness and that depression is a “treatable medical condition.” This way of defining depression doesn’t even begin to explain what it really is. They also don’t […]
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There are times when someone you look up to, inspires and influences you comes into your life in a particular way. During the 1990’s Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails was deep into the lifestyle of rock n roll, and the excess of drugs and alcohol. After a meeting with one of his inspirations, David Bowie […]
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15 Celebrities Who Have Experienced the Challenging Life of Addiction We tend to believe that celebrities have easy lives, that because they have fame and fortune, why would they turn to drugs to avoid their problems? But sadly, regardless of the success, money, and fame they have, celebrities also find themselves addicted to drugs and […]
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We’ve all wondered about these other methods that are used to help combat depression. Some work quite well, while others tend to blur the lines of kooky. There has been something though that has been used for many centuries as a healing tool, drum circles. It sounds strange but, it’s true and according to the […]
Read MoreWe all experience stress in our lives. Sometimes it seems like there is no escaping it and nothing you do will stop it. Stress always seems to find ways to control your life, making you very irritable, angry and frustrated. There are many different ways we can go about our days to help to keep […]
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From 1981 to 1997, Pat O’Brien was a sportscaster for CBS Sports. Following his departure, Pat continued his career as an anchor on Access Hollywood and The Insider. In 2005, O’Brien entered rehab for his alcoholism after a scandal in which he left several graphic voicemail’s. Since the scandal, Pat has embraced his […]
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Recovery is not a simple thing to accomplish without the drive to succeed. When you are sober, you start to really pay attention the things that are said. Every now and then certain words and phrases tend to stick and make an impact. Some of those thoughts can be used as mantras to keep you […]
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