To fully understand relapse prevention you must first define relapse. Most people would have you think using your drug of choice is a relapse while in reality that’s just using. A relapse happens far before you use drugs or alcohol again and the sooner it’s identified the better. Define Relapse The definition of a relapse […]
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How to Get A Job With a Criminal Record
Jobs for Felons? When searching for jobs for felons and confused with how to get a job with a criminal record, there’s no one better to ask than Cheri Garcia. Having been to jail 11 times for drug-related offenses she completely turned her life around. Having a record, she still managed to work in TV […]
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings, What are They Like?
Both Narcotics Anonymous meetings and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are essentially the same 12-step program and dynamic of fellowship. It’s a group of people who come together to work a similar program who want the same thing, long-term sobriety. You maybe on the fence about going to one of these meetings. You maybe wondering what they’re […]
How to Overcome Social Anxiety
If you’re wondering how to overcome social anxiety, you’ve come to the right place. I formerly had debilitating social anxiety. I was able to socialize with people I already knew, but making friends outside my circle was practically impossible. I was terrified of awkwardness and moments of silence. Fast-forward several years later and some would […]
How to Get Sober
How to get sober! If you’ve come to this article wondering “how to get sober fast?” You’re in the right place. I’m a former poly-addict with over 4 years of sobriety. My drug of choice was methamphetamine. However, I struggled with anything that altered how I felt. I currently utilize my experience and strength to […]
How to Get Sober From Addiction & Alcoholism
There is so much information on how to get sober. Some of the information comes from rehabs that want a quick check, some of it comes from people who don’t truly understand drug addiction and alcoholism. As a former poly-addict who now has over 4 years of sobriety, I’m going to share with you the […]