With honors like Oscars, Grammys, and Emmy Awards, the spotlight shines on the remarkable achievements of entertainment’s finest. While winning an Emmy or another award is a prestigious accolade, there’s a different, profound type of triumph that deserves equal recognition—sobriety. Sober celebrities who are open about their recovery show everyone seeking freedom from alcohol and…
read moreSober apps are a great way for people to explore and change their drinking and drug habits. They also help people in the recovery process stay sober.
read moreCelebrate your independence from drugs and alcohol 5 tips to protect sobriety and ways to moderate drinking when you feel tempted or pressured at parties and gatherings The Fourth of July is a time for fun and celebration—but if you're on a recovery journey, it can also come with challenges. Social events, drinking, and party…
read more“Goofballing” is a slang term used to describe the dangerous practice of mixing opioids, such as heroin, with stimulants, such as methamphetamine or cocaine. This combination of depressants and stimulants can produce intense, unpredictable effects and significantly increases the risk of overdose and other serious health complications. The opposing actions of these substances on the…
read moreThe opioid crisis has become a significant public health issue, with millions of people worldwide becoming addicted to prescription painkillers. In the United States alone, it’s estimated that over 2 million people suffer from opioid use disorder related to prescription opioids. Addiction often begins innocuously: individuals are prescribed opioids for legitimate pain management following surgery,…
read moreA Guide for United States ResidentsDiscovering that your Medicaid coverage has lapsed can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to address the situation and get your coverage reinstated. This guide provides actionable steps to help you navigate this challenge and ensure you maintain your health coverage.Step 1Understand Why Your Coverage Lapsed First,…
read moreMay 7 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day in the United States. It is a day for remembering those lost to fentanyl poisoning and overdose and to educate the public about the deadly dangers of this drug crisis. It’s also a moment of hope, because there is effective help available to treat fentanyl addiction as well as other opioid use disorders. A…
read moreTransforming Your Life: Building Healthy Habits to Replace Unhealthy Ones Forming new, healthy habits to replace old, negative ones is a transformative journey toward a better, more fulfilling life. It’s a foundation of the recovery journey from alcohol and drugs to a happy life we control. Whether it’s quitting drugs and alcohol, adjusting lifestyle choices, or…
read moreHow Drugs and Alcohol Fool YouAlcohol is a trickster. It fools your brain and your body in all kinds of ways. And people who have developed problem drinking and drug use often fool themselves that they’re just fine, until it’s gone too far. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) literature calls alcohol “
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