Once you have made that major change to your life and have completed rehab, you may be wondering just what is next. You’re doing great and feel better than you ever have before, but you still aren’t sure whether you should go back to your old life or not. You may have family and friends […]
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There are many reasons why you may be wondering whether or not you should go into a sober living home. Sober living homes can help you stay on the right path, and they are a great idea for those who have nowhere else to go right out of rehab. You may be wondering, when is
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As a recovering alcoholic, I am often asked a lot of different questions. The most popular question I receive is how I was able to get sober. When I tell them that AA had a large part in my journey, I get the next question- did AA work for you? Everyone wants to know how
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People going into recovery from drug and alcohol abuse often ask about the term “sober house” and how it relates to their journey to wellness. The sober house is where you can transition to recovery, after completing the previous steps in your treatment. The sober house, or sober living house is also called a halfway
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Many people may assume that addiction is a choice. If the addict or alcoholic could just stop using drugs or alcohol, they could be so much happier. The logic makes sense, but the disease doesn’t. There are plenty of reasons getting clean and sober is not as easy as just having the “willpower”. For most
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Alcoholism, alcohol abuse and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are three prevalent issues that can cause serious mental, emotional and financial damage. When someone suffers from alcohol addiction, or any addiction for that matter, they often feel a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. But this is not true as there are plenty of areas to go
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It took me years to come to terms with the fact that I had an addiction to alcohol. I was always under the assumption that alcoholics were just people who couldn’t handle their lives and ended up alone and on the streets. That wasn’t me, I told myself. I had a good job, paid my
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Beating an addiction is only one step in a lifelong process. Treatment in South Florida is a place many people begin their journey in recovery. However, early recovery, especially the transitional period from treatment back into normal life, can be challenging. Frequently, one of the toughest challenges for people in recovery is returning to an
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In this month’s issue of Addiction Professional Magazine, Liberty House Sober Living owner Lisa Sax was quoted. Check it out!
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Whether someone you love is preparing to finish treatment or you are planning an entire course of treatment from beginning to end, it pays to think a few steps ahead. “Getting better” is a unique process that varies from person to person, but almost everyone finds a jarring difference between life within a treatment facility
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