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Real Life Stories

alt text The Trauma of War Sends Soldiers Spiraling Toward Addiction

In a span of just over four years, Joseph Dwyer went from a celebrated icon of the U.S. military’s war on terrorism to another tragic statistic in the... 

July 9, 2008 | Read the story »

Living Sober

Maintaining Your Sobriety While Dating

Dating can be fun, but it can also be daunting, especially when you’re working on your sobriety. If you are wondering whether... 

March 1, 2010 | Read the story »

Recovery: A Family Affair

As part of Alcohol Awareness Month in April, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is promoting... 

April 9, 2009 | Read the story »

Combining Certain Foods Promotes Good Health in Recovery

A significant component of recovering from addiction is recovering physical health. Substance abuse disrupts the body’s ability to... 

February 10, 2009 | Read the story »

Early Recovery

Default Thumbnail Methadone vs. Suboxone: Which Will Work Better For You

There’s no miracle cure for opiate addiction. Sooner or later, all opiate addicts will have to... 

Default Thumbnail Making Excuses for Alcoholism

Addiction is often accompanied by denial. Denial makes it possible for the addict to continue his habits... 

Default Thumbnail Cognitive Impairment and Recovery from Alcoholism

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), brain damage is a “common... 

Old Timer Talk

Tempted by Alcohol? Strategies to Avoid or Prevent Slips.

Different people have different recovery experiences. There is no question that some people have to white-knuckle it (fight temptation... 

October 27, 2008 | Read the story »

Reflections at 21 Years

As I approach my 22nd anniversary of sobriety (August 1st) I keep thinking about a friend of mine who lost his sobriety at 20 years.... 

July 11, 2008 | Read the story »

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