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Filling the Void

People don’t usually start abusing chemical substances because they are way too happy and content, and figure that they might as well slowly (or rapidly) destroy their lives. People usually start abusing drugs and alcohol...

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Staying Sober Over the Holidays

During certain times of the year, staying sober is liable to become a little bit more difficult. This is typically the case when holidays crop up that seem to revolve solely around excessive drinking –...

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Perfectionism – The Alcoholic’s Blight

After spending several years in recovery, I can safely share what I’ve learned. Now listen closely, because what I’m telling you is right. This is the right way to do things. There is no other...

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Just on The Holidays

Let’s start off this article with a little anecdote. When I was in my early twenties, I found myself in a gender-specific rehab facility in Southern Florida. I wound up there because of a series...

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Talking to a Friend in Addiction Recovery

Addiction is one of the most harshly misunderstood diseases on the face of the planet. Unlike cancer, heart disease or rheumatoid arthritis, individuals who suffer from a substance abuse disorder are very often met with...

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