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Drugs

Hidden Dangers of Cough Syrup Addiction

What You’ll Learn: Cough syrup is often perceived as a harmless remedy for alleviating symptoms of the common cold and flu. However, certain types of cough syrups contain psychoactive ingredients that can induce a high when taken in large quantities

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Alcohol

Ambien and Alcohol: Beyond a Bad Night’s Sleep

What You’ll Learn: Combining medications with alcohol is generally ill-advised, and the mix of Ambien (a common sleep aid) is particularly hazardous. This combination can lead to severe side effects and long-term health risks. Here, we’ll delve into why mixing

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Tips and Tools

18 Budget-Friendly Adventures for Anti-Boredom Month

What You’ll Learn: July, known as National Anti-Boredom Month, encourages us all to break away from our routine and infuse our daily lives with novel, exciting experiences. This initiative is particularly beneficial for those in recovery, as boredom can serve

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Personal Stories

Dating Someone in Recovery: What I Learned

What You’ll Learn: Navigating the waters of a new relationship can be challenging enough, but dating someone in recovery adds an additional layer of complexity. Having been through this journey myself, I’d like to share insights for those considering relationships

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a empty drinking glass on its side against a blue background, symbolizing the riskiness of white knuckle sobriety
Alcohol

The Risks of White Knuckle Sobriety

What You’ll Learn: Sobriety is a profound transformation that involves not just abstaining from substances but also fundamentally reshaping one’s lifestyle and coping mechanisms. Among the various recovery experiences, white knuckle sobriety represents a particularly challenging path, marked by personal

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golden hour at Palisades Park in Santa Monica, where California sober may be right for you
Recovery

Being California Sober: Does it Work?

What You’ll Learn Being California Sober: In recent discussions about addiction recovery, the term California sober has emerged, sparking curiosity and debate over its efficacy and approach. What is California Sober? This approach to recovery involves abstaining from most substances

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a woman sitting on her couch at home, feeling extreme hanxiety
Alcohol

13 Secrets to Beat and Prevent Hanxiety

What You’ll Learn: Excessive alcohol consumption often leads not only to physical hangovers but also to “hanxiety” — a term that blends ‘hangover’ and ‘anxiety’ to describe the distressing psychological aftermath of drinking. This condition can make the recovery from

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