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“This Is How It Really Feels To Be The Daughter Of An Alcoholic”
There are estimated to be 589,101 dependent drinkers in England. Here, author Jessica Andrews shares her…
When I Was Struggling To Get Sober, This Is How My Sister Showed Her Unwavering Love
By Suzanne Hayes Pop Sugar Original Source: yahoo.com It seems like sobriety is everywhere -…
I Was Addicted To The Weight-Loss Drug Phentermine For 15 Years: ‘I’d Spiraled To A Dark Place’
By Harmony Hobbs Original Source: health.com After this popular pill was prescribed to her by…
5 Tips To Navigating Summer Parties Sober Without Losing Your Mind.
By utah5654 Original Source: thefix.com Happy almost summer! It is that time of year when the…
Hi, My Name Is Anne, And I’m An Alcoholic
By Anne Sheehan Original Source: elitefts.com “Hi. My name is Annie, and I am an…
Loving And Losing An Addict
With his death, he ruined love. That’s the one thing I let myself be angry…
How The Nature Of Alcohol Nurtured My Young Addiction
By Susan B. Raphael Original Source: thefix.com Reminiscent of a playful kaleidoscope, the sparkling booze-filled bottles…
Why I’m Not ‘Happier’ About My Son’s Sobriety
By Jennifer Lima Original Source: scarymommy.com My 28-year-old son is about to get his 60-day…
Tales of a High-Bottom Alcoholic
Having a high bottom can be more dangerous because it can go undetected for life.…
5 Lessons from 5 Years of Sobriety
By Victor Yocco Original Source: thefix.com When I reflect on this choice I’ve made every…
Addiction And Recovery: When Your Parents Are The Problem
So much of my childhood was underscored by the idea of the proverbial wagon —…
My Drug Overdose Saved My Life. Now I’m Saving Others.
Sarah Gad was in medical school when she was first prescribed opioids. Countless jail stints…
How Addiction Stigma Prevents People From Getting Help
By Sara Moore Original Source: thefix.com The doctor believed that people with addictions are sneaky…
Dry January Is Not The Same As Sobriety
By Amber Leventry Original Source: scarymommy.com For those of you who started, tried, or completed…
4 Sober Valentine’s Day “Date” Ideas for Couples and Singles
By Elizabeth Rosselle Original Source: Soberlink Before getting clean, Valentine’s Day for me was either…
How To Find Sobriety In The New Year
By Victor Yocco Original Source: thefix.com If you’re abusing alcohol and have decided it’s time…
Mom Shares Heartbreaking Message About Addiction After Losing Her Son
By Sarah Aswell Original Source: scarymommy.com This mom won’t let the stigma surrounding heroin addiction…
My View: Alcohol, Humble Pie And A Christmas Lesson
By Karen Fitzgerald Original Source: buffalonews.com It was Christmas 1963, a gray Buffalo day. We…
This Is What It’s Like To Be A Sober Alcoholic
By Amber Leventry Original Source: scarymommy.com The last time I poured myself a pint—yes, a…
The Cheeky ‘Wine Mom’ Trope Isn’t Just Dumb. It’s Dangerous.
By Ashley Abramson Original Source: washingtonpost.com Some nights I had just a glass. Other nights, depending…