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Alone On Christmas: How To Cope If You Aren’t With Family Or Friends This Year

Addiction can separate us from our loved ones at Christmas. If you’re alone this holiday season, these tips can make the day more bearable.

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After an Overdose: What Can you Do To Prepare For Recovery?

If you survive an overdose, take it as an opportunity and wake-up call. You can get into recovery after an overdose. Here is advice on how.

Heroin Detox: The First Three Days Survival Guide

Ready to detox from heroin? Here’s what to expect and how to handle the cravings and physical withdrawal symptoms. Trust us, it’s worth it.

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Why It’s More Important To NOT Drink When You’re Stressed

The common myth is that alcohol take the edge off your stress, but alcohol doesn’t work as a coping mechanism long term. Here’s why.

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9 Signs that Your Wine Habit is Becoming a Real Addiction

But when does a glass poured for decompression turn into another poured out of need? When is one not enough? Are you worried that your wine habit is becoming an addiction? It’s time to look at some warning signs.

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I Was Addicted To Opioids. Here’s What I Need You To Know

I was addicted to opiates. Now I’m in long-term recovery from addiction. Here’s what I need you to know.

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What Are Addiction Triggers?

In recovery, people often refer to avoiding addiction triggers. What are triggers, and why do they matter?

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5 Easy Hacks To Pump Up Your Gratitude In Recovery

Gratitude is good for us, but it doesn’t always come easily. Boost your gratitude muscle with these five easy hacks.

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9 Easy Ways to Say ‘No’ to Alcohol

Here are some phrases that can help you stay sober by giving you the words to say “no” to alcohol. You thought you left peer

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Is Suboxone Sober? These 5 Myths Keep People From Trying Life-Saving Medication

Is Suboxone sober? Why does long-term Suboxone treatment have such a bad reputation in 12-step meetings? We take a look at Suboxone myths.

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Getting Suboxone Treatment in Florida

Are you having trouble getting Suboxone treatment in Florida? Florida has a lot of addiction treatment centers. The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, which

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How to Quit Drinking Without Going to AA

Want to quit drinking without AA? Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is free, accessible, and simple. But it’s no longer the only house on the block. There are endless options to try for support and guidance if you’d struggling with alcohol.

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7 Things To Do On New Year’s Eve That Aren’t Drugs

New Year’s Eve is the ultimate excuse to party hard. Call it amateur hour, but New Year’s makes drug users everywhere, reformed and not, pause and remember crazy years past. So what can you do on New Year’s, if you aren’t planning to get high?

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4 Major Barriers To Suboxone Treatment, And How To Overcome Them

There are still major barriers to receiving Suboxone treatment, despite it being the recommended treatment for opioid addiction. We break down simple strategies to help you get the evidence-based treatment you deserve.