Photo by Mathew MacQuarrie on Unsplash Ditching habits is hard, and ditching addictive habits is probably the most challenging of them all. Nevertheless, there are certain addictive habits that are well worth the effort it takes to ditch them for the simple fact that they’re, well, deadly. Smoking is one of those habits (yeah, we …
Photo by Manan Chhabra on Unsplash One of the most precious things about getting sober is that we get to begin each day with a clear head. There’s something to be said for waking up in our own beds with no hangover to speak of, and remembering what we did the night before. Getting sober …
Photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash We all know by now that the direct effects of COVID-19 on the world have been downright devastating. What’s often not discussed, however, is the effect that it’s had on addiction and the opioid crisis. There’s been a 38.4% increase in fentanyl overdoses between the twelve-month period leading up …
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Photo by Dim Hou on Unsplash“ You need to get sober,” is generally not a welcomed statement from an addict’s or an alcoholic’s perspective when it’s directed at them. Most people who’ve struggled with substance abuse will be the first to admit that they don’t like being told they “need” to do anything. In fact, …
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Photo by Ben White on Unsplash If you’re in recovery or you know anyone in recovery from drug addiction, alcoholism, or any other process addiction, you’ve likely heard people say they “hit bottom” before getting sober. So, what exactly does the phrase mean? A “bottom” for an alcoholic or an addict generally refers to a …
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Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash Getting clean and sober is a big deal if you’re an alcoholic or addict, particularly if it’s your first time getting into recovery. And, in early recovery, it’s important to remain diligent in your recovery efforts. This can be different for every individual depending on the recovery method. Generally, …
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash Among the myriad of things we’re encouraged to be mindful of when we get sober, proper nutrition is not everyone’s favorite. And, guess what? No one is going to make you tackle life in recovery like a saint straight out of the gate, either, so don’t worry. Baby steps …
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Photo by Sydney Sims on Unsplash When it comes to sobriety, we face many obstacles on our recovery path, particularly during those days, weeks, months, or years leading up to our first day sober. Anyone who’s ever struggled with addiction and tried to get sober, successfully or unsuccessfully, knows full well that making the decision …
Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash 2020 and 2021 will go down in history, for many of us, as a time spent at home—home alone, home with our significant others, home with our pets, home with our children, or all of the above. And, for most of us, this time affectionately—or not-so-affectionately—also means lots of …
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Photo by bruce mars on Unsplash Getting clean and sober is a brave and bold move, but it’s only the first step on the recovery journey. And while this might sound discouraging, it’s actually pretty exciting. Sobriety gives you the opportunity to make some very significant life changes for the better, and once you adapt …
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