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Sober Sagas | Low Stakes Living and High Stakes Poker
I started sneaking drinks at a very early age. My parents kept a bottle of white wine in the downstairs refrigerator. Livingston Cellars provided my
The First Year of Sobriety | 4 Tips for Success
It took two relapses after 6 months sober and a host of other negative consequences to finally get me serious about sobriety. And by negative
3 Serious Warning Signs of Relapse
Relapse in the sober world is a lot like a presidential election. Choose the wrong candidate and you’re in for years of crap. But many
My Son Has a Drug Problem
I can still see my mother’s face when I came clean with the truth about my penchant for long-sleeved shirts in the summer. My family
Step 1 in AA – Why You Aren’t Powerless
The concept of powerlessness is always a hot button topic amongst those sober (and not sober). I’ve heard heated post meeting debates on this topic.
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndome (PAWS)
PAWS may be a condition with a cute acronym, but its symptoms are really ugly. Let’s set the scene. You’re a month or two into
Reddit Helps People Get Sober and Stay Sober
First, if you haven’t been to Reddit yet, go now. Take a few minutes to comb through the internet’s treasures (and trash), all compiled in a one-stop
The 7th Step of the 12 Step Process of Recovery: What is Humility?
The seventh step of Alcoholics Anonymous urges us to embrace pursuit of humility as a fundamental aspect of staying sober. Humility is equally vital on the path
How To Choose a Good Drug Rehab
This is the question I hear most from families looking for an alcohol and drug rehab center for their loved one:Â How do I know alcohol
Pink Cloud Syndrome in Sobriety: Good or Bad?
I remember sitting in a 12 step meeting not long ago and hearing a newcomer, filled with the dubious elation of early sobriety, exclaim he
Opiate Addiction Detox: A Comprehensive Journalized Experience
Sweat poured off my body and I lay curled in bed, shaking uncontrollably. Physically, I looked like I’d just come back from a long-term stay
Opiate Detox – What Are My Options?
Here’s the thing about opiates… most people can’t stop taking the drug because of withdrawal symptoms. Imagine this scenario. You come down with a really