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Honest, faith-aware writing on what men face in addiction recovery — from the people who walk this road every day.

Redefining Yourself Beyond Your Past
Sep 14, 2021 · 4 min

Redefining Yourself Beyond Your Past

Being in treatment for addiction does not define you, nor does your history of using alcohol or other substances. Leaving treatment and moving beyond your addictions allows you to reclaim who you are…

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Moving Beyond Fear to Enter Treatment
Sep 13, 2021 · 4 min

Moving Beyond Fear to Enter Treatment

As we go through life, living in fear before making decisions happens often. Not uncommonly, we get stuck in the "what ifs" and wondering if we are really worth it. We wonder: What if it doesn't work?…

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Owning Your Recovery in the Face of Opposition
Sep 13, 2021 · 4 min

Owning Your Recovery in the Face of Opposition

Leaving treatment and the readily available support means you will have to face your old friends and old hangouts on your own. Having a plan on how to face people, places, and things is key to your su…

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The Power of Journaling and Meditation in Recovery
Sep 12, 2021 · 4 min

The Power of Journaling and Meditation in Recovery

Thoughts are pesky. Sometimes, getting them to slow down in our minds and take time to reflect on our thoughts proves incredibly difficult. However, slowing down and reflecting are necessary for effec…

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How to Deal With Social Events in Recovery
Sep 12, 2021 · 4 min

How to Deal With Social Events in Recovery

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Keeping a Recovery Mindset
Sep 11, 2021 · 4 min

Keeping a Recovery Mindset

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Family Addiction Webinar: September 21, 2021
Sep 8, 2021 · 1 min

Family Addiction Webinar: September 21, 2021

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Grab Hold of Special Addiction Recovery Resources This Month
Sep 7, 2021 · 4 min

Grab Hold of Special Addiction Recovery Resources This Month

September is an important month on our calendar for many reasons – the kids go back to school, Labor Day celebrations herald the end of the summer, football season starts. Sometimes, though, if you or…

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How do you seek addiction treatment without giving up your job?
Aug 31, 2021 · 7 min

How do you seek addiction treatment without giving up your job?

Unfortunately, you can't always stop providing for yourself and your family to enter a rehab facility. The good news is conquering your addiction and keeping your job don't have to be mutually exclusi…

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The Importance of Detoxing
Aug 30, 2021 · 4 min

The Importance of Detoxing

Detoxing or detoxification can be one of the more scary parts of entering recovery, but also the most important. Detox means immediate withdrawal and discomfort. However, detox is essential for many r…

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Exploring the Importance of Self-Care
Aug 29, 2021 · 6 min

Exploring the Importance of Self-Care

Self-care means a lot of different things to different people. No matter what self-care looks like for you, you can find meaning in this popular term. It's all about self-love. Learning to like who yo…

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Drug Abuse Epidemic: Why Prescription Medications Can Be Addictive
Aug 27, 2021 · 6 min

Drug Abuse Epidemic: Why Prescription Medications Can Be Addictive

In recent years, there have been more prescriptions written for controlled substances. The pharmaceutical industry has even been sued for the opioid epidemic. More and more people are overdosing than…

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