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

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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5 Reasons Why Outdoor Time Helps Maintain Sobriety
Aug 26, 2021 · 4 min

5 Reasons Why Outdoor Time Helps Maintain Sobriety

When you were little, it's likely your parents or guardians encouraged you to get outside and play. And I bet you didn't stand around asking why. Just because you're an adult now doesn't change the fa…

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Withdrawal From Substances and Alcohol Requires Compassion
Aug 25, 2021 · 4 min

Withdrawal From Substances and Alcohol Requires Compassion

Withdrawal, according to SAMHSA, includes the uncomfortable physiological and psychological changes that result from the decrease or cessation of a substance after prolonged and heavy use. Withdrawal…

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Returning to College After Treatment
Aug 22, 2021 · 5 min

Returning to College After Treatment

Now that you have finished treatment, you may be ready to build a new future by going to college. You may have started college but never finished or never taken the opportunity to further your educati…

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Hallucinogens: What Are the Dangers?
Aug 21, 2021 · 4 min

Hallucinogens: What Are the Dangers?

Hallucinogens change the way a person perceives reality. There are two classes of hallucinogens: classic hallucinogens and dissociative drugs. Both types of hallucinogens can cause hallucinations (fal…

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When Forgiveness Isn't Easy
Aug 19, 2021 · 5 min

When Forgiveness Isn't Easy

The single most important person in your sobriety is you. You have to know yourself as you are now. You need to take care of yourself. You've got to love yourself. That means forgiving yourself for th…

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