If you’re a recovering addict, is it okay to smoke pot when it isn’t really pot? Does getting high off of fake marijuana mean you’ve relapsed? Most would answer no – it’s not okay to smoke fake pot, and yes – using it to get high means you’ve relapsed. But

Are you addicted? While others may be quick to judge whether you are addicted or not, you and only you can decide for yourself if you are addicted. Before you can answer the question “am I addicted?” – let us define what it means to be addicted, or to

Getting into recovery is sometimes like joining a gang, you have to get beat down to get in. When you finally decide to change your life, you sometimes expect immediate results. You want instant gratification, similar to when you put mind altering substances/chemicals i

I just read the article “Coming Back from a Relapse” by Corey A. This was just after I saw on the Facebook feed from Sober Nation that they were looking for professional writers for some service work. Man, did that burst my bubble. That is the topic I wanted to writ

Honesty in sobriety There are a lot of important keys to ones sobriety and honesty is one of the most valuable traits there are. Its known as the principle behind the first step in many twelve step programs. Early in recovery it is very hard at times to be completely ho

Famous Recovery Stories: From the television to the magazines, it seems we are always seeing images and hearing stories about a famous celebrity whose struggle with substance abuse has gotten the best of them. Often times we can relate to these stars as we watch them tr

While suffering from any type of substance abuse is a very difficult and trying time in your life, there is great news ahead! With recovery everything is possible! Taking those first steps in the right direction and heading to a more positive place of rehabilitation is