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Raped Under the Influence: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
We’re surrounded by rape culture. It’s what shames women and men into hiding the invasive, soul-crushing horrors that befall them behind closed doors. The patriarchy has a nasty habit of ...
Can Addiction Just Be A Phase?
People can sometimes interpret their addiction as a phase and not a disease. This might result in a relapse.Why is it a disease? Addiction is just like any other common disease. Heart ...
Students in Recovery: How Long Should You Wait Before Going Back to School?
Whether you went through recovery before or in the middle of school, it will be a hard transition back. You should be prepared with a support system and have access to ...
Don’t Pull the Trigger: Cognitive Structuring Leads to Addiction
We’ve all heard the ignorant line dripping with condescension, “Oooh, poor baby, was that a trigger for you? Grow up and deal with it! The real world isn’t obligated to ...
Hobbies in Recovery: Which Bicycle Fits Your Lifestyle?
Hobbies are a great way to stay clean and sober. They provide the kind of distraction that addicts need to work on their recovery rather than on their relapse (because ...
Inpatient or Outpatient: What’s Right For Me?
What's the Difference? Inpatient refers to patients that are admitted to a rehabilitation center. They do on-site groups, meetings, follow-ups, counseling, and look after you and your health while you're admitted. Inpatient ...
6 Tips to Let Go of Resentment
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” —Hermann Hesse As the author of cerebral works like Der Steppenwolf, good ol’ Hermann H. ...
6 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Single and Sober
It's not the end of the world if you're single, sober and dreading Valentine's Day. What is there to do, anyway? Well, hopefully, I can save the day with a ...
How To Understand Your Friend’s Addiction
When a friend tells you about their addiction, your brain will probably do some flips of confusion in your head. “What do I do? How do I help? How come I didn’t …