The AP Learns to Talk About Addiction
Last week, The Associated Press took an important step in that direction. The new edition of its widely used AP Stylebook declares that “addict” should no l …
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Last week, The Associated Press took an important step in that direction. The new edition of its widely used AP Stylebook declares that “addict” should no l …
It Hurts So Good Jenn R I woke up and groaned—every muscle in my body ached—and I wondered how I would move across my small apartment to the fridge. Still, …
Location, Location, Location! After completing an addiction treatment program for a substance use disorder, some may mistakenly believe they are good to go. H …
With detox and an inpatient rehab stint under your belt, the time has now come to plan your aftercare. One of the most important aspects of the recovery proc …
One of the biggest challenges that someone new in sobriety faces is finding a living arrangement that will enhance recovery, not derail it. The early phase of …
An individual who is in active drug or alcohol addiction is very likely to neglect their diet. Alcoholics will feel full from the liquor they consume, giving …
HOW DID I GET HERE? Humiliation, shame, defeat, anger, disgust, disbelief and an ounce of relief were just some of the things I felt when I woke up for the seco …
6 Ways Quality Sober Living Strengthens Recovery From Addiction With your 30, 60, or 90-day stint in drug and alcohol rehab now under your belt, the next step i …
The Priceless Value in Choosing Sober Living Post Addiction Treatment Budgeting Your Sober Living Costs We’ve all heard the British saying, “Penny-wise and …
MALIBU, Calif. — I wasn’t eating right. Was I even eating? In that miserable winter in 2011, I couldn’t always be sure. Unlike my impossibly slender, tone …
Khalil Rafati intentionally overdosed on heroin in 2001. The next year, he was shot at while using drugs. He suffered stints of homelessness and jail time. Fina …
Congratulations! You have completed a stint in a drug and alcohol rehab program and are now clean and sober. Since recovery from addiction is on a lifelong …