What do you mean I can’t be high and sober at the same time?
M Is for Marijuana. A Is for Addict. I smoked pot daily for over 30 years—I had a successful career, was free of debt and had a good life. Then I started a family and that’s when my addiction caught up...
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The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous Copyright © Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. The relative success of the A.A. program seems to be due to the fact that an alcoholic who no longer...
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Dumped by my fiancée in the middle of the Pacific Crest Trail, I had to pick up the pieces and learn to how to stay sober in disappointment. On her way Photo via Six months into our sobriety I asked my...
View ArticleThe holidays are coming, there is a gift with sobriety
Gift of sobriety Reprinted from December 23, 2002|By Mike Stickan Highland, Ind. — On Christmas morning 2001, I woke up and walked to my refrigerator and made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on...
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Tips to Stay Sober During the Holidays Plan Your Days. Let your sponsor or friend in recovery know where you will be, and have their phone number with you in case you need encouragement. Have a Plan B....
View ArticleWarning Signs of an Alcohol or Drug Relapse Recognizing the Steps Leading to...
Warning Signs of an Alcohol or Drug Relapse Recognizing the Steps Leading to a Relapse By Buddy T See More About relapse prevention stages of recovery alcohol and drug rehab alcoholism treatment...
View ArticleWhat happens to my friends when I recover?
What Happens to My Friends When I Recover? October 15th, 2013 In a recent article, we’ve talked about how to support a friend in recovery—how to be there for a loved one struggling with addiction. But...
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Originally posted on https://www.hazelden.org Parents: How to Support Your Child’s Recovery from Addiction during the Holidays The holiday season can be a minefield for youth in recovery—and for their...
View Article“Hi, my name is Amanda…and I might be an alcoholic”
“Hi, my name is Amanda…and I might be an alcoholic” By Amanda Robb Oprah.com She never threw china, drove under the influence, or sabotaged her marriage. But drinking was taking over her life, one...
View ArticleSerenity Prayer..full version
The Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment...
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