Hope For Addicted Women
In the spring of 1978, First Lady Betty Ford publicly announced her recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. It was a stunning moment...
addiction and recovery
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Recovery Fitness Is A Lifestyle Not Just Exercise
What the hell is recovery fitness? I think recovery fitness is a healthy attitude about your physical goals as part of your life in recovery....
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The Toxic Past: A Survival Guide
The toxic past returns to haunt us all. I started crying the other day while I was hiking. It just happened, and before I knew...
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Is Recovery An Asset Or A Liability
A few weeks ago, I met a new friend at church. We chatted about how old our kids are and where they go to school,...
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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...
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6 Ways To Overcome Sober Weight Gain
Sober weight gain was a shock to me. When I got sober, the last thing I expected was gaining a load of weight and insatiable...
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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...
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Recovery Results Appreciate The Progress
How should we measure recovery results? I used to work for someone who would regularly remark, “I really don’t care how hard someone is trying,...
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Quiz: Test Your Recovery Knowledge
Recovery is complicated. Can you separate fact from fiction?
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Family Help For People Who Love Addicts
Family help is crucial when a family member or loved one is trapped in addiction Is there someone in your family who is struggling with...
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Summer Sobriety Is Great If You Know What To Avoid!
Summer may be a time when you think of drinking in the sun and naps by the pool Certainly, in my active drinking and using...
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Keep Calm When Disaster Strikes
Now is the time to keep calm. We’re not in control of so many aspects of our lives at the best of times. We can’t...
