Category: Sober living

Part of healing the past is owning the wrongs we have made towards people and places while living in our addiction. An amends is not an apology or “I’m sorry” for a wrongdoing. The most widely accepted way to offer an amends is to simply state, “I did (fill in...

It’s important to note that while drinking water can help with alcohol flush, it is not a cure for the condition. People with alcohol flush may still experience symptoms even if they drink water. The best way to prevent alcohol how to flush alcohol from urine flush is to limit...

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“Women and Recovery” was written by a counselor who is a recovering alcoholic and has been sober for more than 30 years. She presents a model for recovery that focuses on the unique stresses and pressures that women face and how those factors can impact cycles of addiction. Ordinary Girls...

Finding pleasure in taking drugs, alcohol, overeating, or having too much sex…well, it’s for the emotionally stunted. Instead, emotional balance is built on the foundations of healthy patterns. Once you are substance free, you can contribute to other people’s well-being. You might consider helping a community center or volunteering as...