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Drug Slang Decoded: What Every Parent Should Know
Nov 27, 2025 · 5 min

Drug Slang Decoded: What Every Parent Should Know

Keeping up with kids' slang these days is a never-ending trial. Gone are the days of "gnarly," "radical," or "totally tubular." With the presence of social media, kids' vernacular is ever-changing, fo…

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How Long Does Alcohol Detox Take?
Nov 25, 2025 · 6 min

How Long Does Alcohol Detox Take?

Choosing to get sober is a life-altering decision, and it all starts with an alcohol detox. If you or a loved one is starting at an alcohol detox facility, it's natural to ask how long you will be in…

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What Is Generational Addiction and How Do I Stop It?
Nov 24, 2025 · 4 min

What Is Generational Addiction and How Do I Stop It?

Families have traditions that they pass down from generation to generation. Some families bake cookies at the holidays, sharing stories and memories. Other families may share a love for playing musica…

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Aging in Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities
Nov 21, 2025 · 4 min

Aging in Recovery: Challenges and Opportunities

Recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) is a personal journey. The disease does not discriminate between race, gender, socioeconomic status, or even age. However, aging in recovery can come with bo…

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What Does the Bible Say About My Addiction
Nov 20, 2025 · 5 min

What Does the Bible Say About My Addiction

If you're struggling with addiction, you may feel like God and Jesus are a million miles away. If they are perfect, what do they know about you and your struggles? And what could they offer to help yo…

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Relapse Prevention that Works
Nov 18, 2025 · 4 min

Relapse Prevention that Works

Recovery from an addiction is a long journey. It doesn't end when you decide to seek help, when you get sober, or when you leave a treatment center. The most crucial part of your journey happens outsi…

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How to Overcome Denial and Seek Help
Nov 16, 2025 · 4 min

How to Overcome Denial and Seek Help

Have you ever had to deal with something so overwhelming that you didn't want to face it at all? Denial is a natural response to events or situations that are profound or too much to handle. For examp…

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Seeking Addiction Treatment for Women in Midlife
Nov 13, 2025 · 5 min

Seeking Addiction Treatment for Women in Midlife

We've all heard the term "midlife crisis" for anyone reaching their 40s and 50s. It's associated with impulsive purchases, starting a new career, moving, etc. But, for others, reaching midlife means c…

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Workplace Stress and Sobriety: Protecting Your Recovery on the Job
Nov 11, 2025 · 4 min

Workplace Stress and Sobriety: Protecting Your Recovery on the Job

Balancing professional life, workplace responsibilities, and ongoing sobriety is a major task, and something that many alumni face daily. It can be difficult to create a schedule that tends to profess…

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Signs of Depression in Men You Love
Nov 9, 2025 · 4 min

Signs of Depression in Men You Love

Seeing a man you love struggle with feelings of anger, irritability, and pulling away from those he loves is difficult. You may not understand what he is going through, why he feels that way, or how y…

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Untangling the Link Between Mental Illness and Addiction
Nov 4, 2025 · 5 min

Untangling the Link Between Mental Illness and Addiction

Life with mental illness makes everything feel heavier—your thoughts and emotions, even your daily routine. And when you add an addiction to the equation, that weight doubles. Mental health disorders…

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Dating and Relationships After Recovery
Nov 2, 2025 · 5 min

Dating and Relationships After Recovery

Balancing ongoing sobriety with daily life, interests, responsibilities, and more as an alumnus is an amazing accomplishment, and each person should be proud of the hard work it takes to manage their…

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