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California Sober: What is it?
Updated on 1/31/2023 California sober is a lifestyle that involves abstaining from all drugs with the exception of marijuana and alcohol….
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Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers
Relapse Prevention Therapy: Know Your Triggers You have connections with people, places or things that remind you of good or bad…
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Brief Interventions & the Stages of Change
Brief Interventions & the Stages of Change Updated on 2/1/2023 The first step for a person who abuses alcohol or substances…
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Shifting Away from Self-Blame in Recovery
Shifting Away from Self-Blame in Recovery Updated on 01/17/23 Self-blame can hinder a person’s ability to heal from addiction. A little…
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A New Year is a New Chance to Beat Addiction
A New Year is a New Chance to Beat Addiction Once the excitement of a new year comes and goes, sometimes…
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Creating Your Success Story: Seeking Alcohol or Drug Treatment
Creating Your Success Story: Seeking Alcohol or Drug Treatment Every story has a beginning. Heroes, survivors, and dreamers take the first…
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Yoga: The Bridge Between Addiction and Recovery
Yoga: The Bridge Between Addiction and Recovery Yoga is an ancient Indian philosophy that connects your mind with your body. The…
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Finding Help for a Loved One So You Can Heal
Finding Help for a Loved One So You Can Heal Updated on 06/25/24 Living with a loved one who struggles with…
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The Stages of Change: How Patience Builds Lasting Recovery
The Stages of Change: How Patience Builds Lasting Recovery Achieving and maintaining sobriety from drugs and alcohol is a lifelong process….
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5 Tips for a Sober Summer
5 Tips for a Sober Summer Updated on May 31, 2023 As beaches get more visitors and temperatures heat up, summer…
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