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How to Make Friends in Sobriety: A Guide for Sober Adults

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How to Make Friends in Sobriety: A Guide for Sober Adults

There is a lot of pain in realizing some relationships only value you as a drinking buddy and party friend, or that addiction may have harmed your most cherished connections. However, this realization can also guide you to friendships that value and accept you as you are on your current path. 

Making new friends as an adult may seem intimidating, but committing to this process can help you establish truly meaningful relationships and help you sustain a sober lifestyle. With this in mind, here are 4 ways to get started finding friends as a sober adult.

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Starting The Year Off Right: Forgiving Yourself Through Mindfulness

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Starting The Year Off Right: Forgiving Yourself Through Mindfulness

The new year is a time for taking a step back to ask yourself how things went. What our minds usually like to do is focus on the negative aspects. I didn't do X. I should have done Y. It's easy to get caught up in regret. However, it's not healthy. We must be kind and forgive ourselves. And one of the best ways to reflect positively is through the practice of mindfulness. But how can you use mindfulness to be more healthy, self-aware, and successful this year.

Here, we cover these topics and give you tools to tackle the new year head-on.

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How to Avoid Seasonal-Affective Disorder as an Addict?

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How to Avoid Seasonal-Affective Disorder as an Addict?

This time of year can be challenging, particularly for those suffering from addiction, as celebrations and holidays are often triggering for those in recovery. It can be even more difficult when suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here are some tips to help you cope.

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What is the Difference Between Meditation and Mindfulness?

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What is the Difference Between Meditation and Mindfulness?

It can be all too easy for people to conflate the ideas of meditation and mindfulness. Understandable since the two terms are often used interchangeably. So is there a difference between meditation and mindfulness? The simple answer is yes. Read on to learn what the difference between meditation and mindfulness is.

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50 Sober Activities to Do Instead of Drinking

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50 Sober Activities to Do Instead of Drinking

Once you give up drinking, it can seem like half the things you used to enjoy are off the table. But if half your social life revolves around alcohol, this is unhealthy and may have been a contributing factor that leads to addiction. Deciding to live without alcohol may seem challenging, but all you have to do is look for things you can substitute for drinking.

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The Power of Meditation in Sobriety

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The Power of Meditation in Sobriety

Meditation, focusing and soothing the mind, has a vital role in sobriety. During the treatment process, you may suffer a rollercoaster of emotions. Practicing meditation can be an effective and reliable tool for handling these feelings during healing and long after you achieve sobriety. Meditation is done in different ways, but the important thing is finding the right style for you.

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5 Mindfulness Hacks to Step Up Your Recovery

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5 Mindfulness Hacks to Step Up Your Recovery

Speeding up your recovery from substance abuse can be difficult. But you can make it easier for yourself. Your diet, physical health, and even the people around you all can help you in big ways. How? Here are five mindfulness hacks to step up your recovery journey.

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The Link Between Serotonin and Addiction

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The Link Between Serotonin and Addiction

Addiction is more than an emotional dependence on a particular substance. There are biochemical factors at play. Many fail to realize that the brain chemistry of someone battling addiction is actively working against them. Serotonin plays a fundamental role in the biochemical aspect of addiction, and today we're going to explain why.

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Are Substance Abuse Disorders Genetic?

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Are Substance Abuse Disorders Genetic?

Do your genes determine your fate? Why can one person drink normally, while another loses all control? Are some people destined to become addicts due to the quirks of their genetic makeup - factors beyond their control? Can nurture overcome nature? Today we tackle the debate - are substance abuse disorders genetic?

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7 Things You DON'T Say to Someone in Recovery

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7 Things You DON'T Say to Someone in Recovery

Recovery is a beautiful journey marked by self-discovery and transformation. That doesn't mean that it's easy, linear, or guaranteed. If your friend or loved one is in recovery, providing the proper support could be the difference between recovery and relapse. In honor of April being Alcohol Awareness month, we give you the inside scoop on ten things you DON'T say to someone in recovery.

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10 Tips for Families to Cope with Addicts

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10 Tips for Families to Cope with Addicts

Addiction doesn't just affect the addict, it can be devastating for the entire family. The financial, emotional, and physical burden of dealing with someone that has an addiction could overwhelm anyone. If your loved one is in active addiction or early recovery, it's essential to take care of yourself. Here are ten tips to help family members cope.

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How to Combat Mental Health Stigma

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How to Combat Mental Health Stigma

Stigmatizing mental health conditions creates a vicious cycle that prevents people from seeking the help they need due to fear of social repercussions. The consequences of stigma can be devastating and the only way to beat stigma is to fight against it. So how can we do this?

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The 4 Stages of Detox Demystified

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The 4 Stages of Detox Demystified

Do you think you’re dependent on alcohol or substances? Do you want to get sober? Not sure how to make this idea a reality? If the answer to these questions is yes, you should be proud of yourself for making the brave choice to prioritize yourself and your future.

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How to Make A Mental Health Recovery Plan

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How to Make A Mental Health Recovery Plan

Addiction and mental health are so heavily intertwined that it's impossible to focus on one without looking at the other. It has long been proven that addiction and recovery are as mental as they are physical.

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Setting Realistic Goals For Recovery - Get SMART

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Setting Realistic Goals For Recovery - Get SMART

The SMART technique has been used time and time again when setting realistic goals for recovery. And why is that? Because it works. Check out our blog where we give practical advice to help you recover, the SMART way.

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Zach N: From Near Death to Recovery from Heroin & Opioid Addiction

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Zach N: From Near Death to Recovery from Heroin & Opioid Addiction

Zach had a great job, was making “killer” cash, and thought that because he had money, his drug use wasn’t a problem. He was spending $600/day on heroin & opioids for years. After a near-death experience, he got help. Now, he’s been clean for six years. Read his inspirational story & learn what message he has to share with anyone struggling with addiction.

 
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