Sobriety is hard enough for men – but a healthy diet can help in all sorts of ways. One of the first questions many treatment centers ask is about nutrition; from how much, how often, and what a person eats during the day. According to US News, a popular acronym can help you remember the
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St. Patrick’s Day this year falls on Saturday, March 17th – a day that many people in recovery find especially daunting, especially because St. Patrick’s Day is ranked as one of the Top Four US drinking holidays. But there are some ways to enjoy the day that are healthy, productive, and empowering. You’ll want to
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The country knows how tragic and all-consuming the opioids epidemic has become. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (the CDC), opioids – including prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl) killed over 42,000 people in 2016 alone. This amounts to the highest annual rate of death in the US from opioids yet – but
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As Valentine’s Day draws near, society will inundate us with images of happy couples strolling along the beach or enjoying a fireside rendezvous. But are you ready for such intimacy or is your recovery a higher priority? Navigating the complexities of dating in recovery while avoiding the pitfalls of addiction can be intense, so here
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As somber as it may sound, there is a direct connection between homelessness and alcoholism and drug abuse. Facts show that homeless people often appeal to substance abuse to help them cope with their problems and situation. It’s a vicious circle that one can’t break without help. Abuse and addiction are real issues that require
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