Video: Brief History of Intoxicants
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When Does A Habit Become An Addiction
We know the cycle. He swears its an addiction. He accuses and she denies. Because alcohol and substance use disorder are diseases that can be...2 min
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How To Get Help When You Can’t Afford Rehab
Getting treatment for addiction can be difficult and overwhelming. Rehabs are often far away and expensive. Don’t panic. There’s help in every zip code if...3 min
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Coping With A Loved One’s Depression
A loved one’s depression can be…well depressing for those around him/her. You can feel guilty. You can feel to blame. You can be angry and...2 min
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Feeling Sorry For Yourself Is A Pity Party Of One
Feeling sorry for yourself becomes a habit you might want to break. When I was growing up my father kept a ledger in his head...2 min
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10 Ways To Build Stronger Boundaries
From Margarita Tartakovsky @ Psych Central: Boundaries are essential to healthy relationships and, really, a healthy life. Setting and sustaining boundaries is a skill. Unfortunately,...4 min
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The-Codependent’s Remedy For Resentment
Before I found recovery, I thought my grown-up life to be like TV shows. When no one followed my script for their lives, my expectations...2 min
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7 Sneaky Ways Abusive Behavior Controls You
Abusive behavior is a complex dance that controls your every move. Are you lavished with love one minute and raged at the next? Do you...2 min
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When The Men Are Abused
Men are abused at an alarming rate and often do not seek help. This is Eric’s story of abuse. Eric and Andrea seemed like a...3 min
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Living With Uncertainty When You’re Sober –
Living with uncertainty is stressful. It literally goes against our fundamental human need to feel safe. If you’re someone who also suffers from anxiety, uncertainty...2 min
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Why Detachment Empowers
In recovery we talk about letting go and detaching, but we don’t often add that detachment empowers. How can it empower when it seems the...3 min
