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7 Surprising Things I Learned By Relapsing [caption id="attachment_9887" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo Credit: www.wifflegif.com[/caption] When you try to get sober and relapse, there are many different things you learn from relapsing. Relapse is definitely not a requirement in the program, but it is very common... Learn More

Getting Sober: Expectation vs. Reality When we decided to get sober, a lot of has some expectations of what it would be like once we were sober – and we were wrong. This is for anyone who got sober and had expectations for getting sober... Learn More

15 Things You Should Never Say to an Addict/Alcoholic in Recovery [caption id="attachment_9840" align="aligncenter" width="330"] me, when people say one of these 15 things to mevia wifflegif.com[/caption] This list is pretty self-explanatory. These are 15 things you should never say to an addict/alcoholic in recovery. Just don't. #1. “What made you... Learn More

Substance Abuse Treatment in Chevy Chase, MD If you’re finally at that point where you’re ready to get help for you addiction to drugs and alcohol, going into a substance abuse treatment in Chevy Chase, MD can make sure that it is your first and last time... Learn More

10 Signs You’re a 13th Stepper [caption id="attachment_9806" align="aligncenter" width="247"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] I’m sure you’ve heard the term “13th Stepper” before: it’s someone who uses the program for their own personal gain, especially when it comes to dating and other intimate-type relationships. Now, you might not... Learn More

15 Signs You’re Headed for a Relapse [caption id="attachment_9792" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo Credit: www.wifflegif.com[/caption] Everyone knows that there is a mental relapse before you actually physically relapse. There are many signs to tell that you’re headed for a relapse that might not be obvious to you... Learn More

OCD and Addiction When it comes to being an addict and alcoholic, a lot of us also suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder, too. OCD is defined as an anxiety disorder characterized by invasive thoughts that create unease, anxiety, fear, or worry; by repetitive... Learn More

5 Things No One Tells You About the Psych Ward [caption id="attachment_10956" align="aligncenter" width="439"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] You’ve seen movies like Girl, Interrupted, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Shutter Island, and 12 Monkey. So, you’ve probably formed some ideas about what psych wards are like. And, these ideas are probably not-so-accurate.... Learn More

10 Signs You’re a ‘Low Bottom’ Addict [caption id="attachment_9715" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo Credit: www.wifflegif.com[/caption] A ‘Low Bottom’ addict is someone who has to hit a really low bottom in their life before they’re willing to get help. These people have to lose everything; material, physical and emotional... Learn More

History of Addiction Treatment: Fredrick Douglass [caption id="attachment_9696" align="aligncenter" width="252"] image credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/[/caption] Temperance Movement The temperance movement, which began in 1800s America, gave rise to the ideas that we currently have about addiction and the duty for a society to help with the suffering of... Learn More

8 Best Things about Being Young in Recovery [caption id="attachment_9693" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Photo Credit: www.wifflegif.com[/caption] Getting sober at a young age has SO many benefits. There is an endless amount of reasons that someone would want to be in recovery when they’re young. I’ve thought of the 8... Learn More

Things You Hear in Rehab (As Told in Modern Family Gifs) [caption id="attachment_9680" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo Credit: www.wifflegif.com[/caption] When you first go into rehab, there are many different things you typically hear the therapists and techs saying to you. I’ve thought of some of the most common things you hear in... Learn More

7 Surprising Things I Learned By Relapsing

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