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Diet Coke Addiction: The Dirty Little Secret We All Share

Diet Coke Addiction: The Dirty Little Secret We All Share

reporterSeptember 29, 2025 4 min
The Allure of Diet Coke: More Than Just a Beverage We’ve all been there. That familiar hiss as you crack...
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Understanding Addiction

Understanding Addiction

reporterFebruary 7, 2025 3 min
The Nature of Addiction: A Compassionate Perspective Addiction is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people...
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Breaking Social Media Scrolling Addiction

Breaking Social Media Scrolling Addiction

reporterNovember 20, 2024 2 min
Understanding Social Media Addiction In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. However,...
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Recovery and Gender Roles

Recovery and Gender Roles

reporterOctober 18, 2024 2 min
Introduction Recovery is a multifaceted journey, influenced by a variety of factors including gender roles. Understanding how societal expectations of...
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Beverly Sartain Find Recovery Footing

Beverly Sartain Find Recovery Footing

reporterSeptember 16, 2024 2 min
Introduction In the realm of recovery, finding a stable footing can be an arduous journey. Beverly Sartain’s story is a...
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Collectively Learning About Psychological Trauma in Addiction and Recovery

Collectively Learning About Psychological Trauma in Addiction and Recovery

reporterAugust 5, 2024 2 min
Understanding the intricate relationship between psychological trauma and addiction is essential for effective recovery. Both trauma and addiction often coexist,...
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Hard Stop Drinking Four Things No One Tells About Craving Brain

Hard Stop Drinking Four Things No One Tells About Craving Brain

reporterJune 13, 2024 2 min
Addiction is a complex disease that impacts millions of people worldwide. Those struggling with substance abuse face significant health risks,...
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Overdose Awareness Day 2021

Overdose Awareness Day 2021

reporterJune 4, 2024 2 min
Raising Awareness and Compassion International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is held annually on August 31st. It is an opportunity for...
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Workaholism Addiction

Workaholism Addiction

reporterJune 3, 2024 2 min
Workaholism, often glorified in modern society as a trait of the dedicated and successful, can be a serious addiction with...
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How to Manage Traumatic Memories of a Loved One’s Overdose

How to Manage Traumatic Memories of a Loved One’s Overdose

reporterMay 22, 2024 2 min
Dealing with Painful Memories Losing a loved one to substance abuse and overdose is incredibly difficult. The trauma and pain...
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Navigating ADHD in Recovery

Navigating ADHD in Recovery

reporterMay 1, 2024 2 min
What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulty paying attention, excessive activity,...
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Gifts of Recovery 2022

Gifts of Recovery 2022

reporterApril 15, 2024 2 min
The Gift of Community The journey of recovery can often feel lonely, but healing alongside others provides a sense of...
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Recover Out Loud

Recover Out Loud

reporterApril 9, 2024 2 min
We all face challenges in life that can feel overwhelming. When struggling with mental health issues, addictions, or trauma, it’s...
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Expanded Online Resources Supporting Women in Recovery

Expanded Online Resources Supporting Women in Recovery

reporterApril 4, 2024 2 min
The Need for Support and Compassion Women face particular challenges with substance use disorders and mental health issues. Stigma, lack...
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Redefining Recovery – Jacki Hillios

Redefining Recovery – Jacki Hillios

reporterMarch 11, 2024 2 min
Recovery from addiction is a personal journey that often requires a holistic approach to achieve lasting success. Jacki Hillios, Ph.D.,...
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Executive Function, Addiction + Building Resources for Recovery

Executive Function, Addiction + Building Resources for Recovery

reporterFebruary 28, 2024 2 min
Understanding Executive Functioning Executive functioning refers to the mental processes that allow us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and...
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Life Gets Good in Recovery

Life Gets Good in Recovery

reporterFebruary 21, 2024 2 min
The Journey of Healing Recovery from addiction or mental health struggles can be a long, winding path. But with compassion,...
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Unaddicted to You

Unaddicted to You

reporterFebruary 16, 2024 2 min
Letting go of unhealthy addictions and attachments can be incredibly difficult, but also incredibly freeing. Rather than approaching this situation...
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Divorce, Addiction, Abuse and Healing Trauma with Cam Kashani

Divorce, Addiction, Abuse and Healing Trauma with Cam Kashani

reporterFebruary 10, 2024 2 min
Learning to Heal Divorce, addiction, and abuse can leave deep emotional wounds. Yet with compassion and understanding, healing is possible....
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