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Getting Around God: How Non-Believers Stay Sober

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Getting Around God: How Non-Believers Stay Sober

By Ethos

The non-religious population has increased over the years, including those in recovery. According to <a href="http://www.pewforum.org/2012/10/09/nones-on-the-rise/" id="">Pew Research</a>, over 13 mil

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How Do We Recovery: Surrender vs. Compliance

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How Do We Recovery: Surrender vs. Compliance

By Ethos

Addiction is a war within ourselves—it’s a struggle for control and to manage our lives the way we know how to, which is with drugs and alcohol. Surrendering is a critical step to win this war. It

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How Mindfulness Helps with Addiction Recovery

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How Mindfulness Helps with Addiction Recovery

By Ethos

Much like any other treatment for mental health disorders, there’s no one-size-fits-all path for addiction recovery. The best thing you can do for your sobriety, as well as your mental health,

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Back to School Sobriety Style

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Back to School Sobriety Style

By Ethos

Sobriety opens up doors for previously missed opportunities and allows a second chance to accomplish former and new goals. For many, this involves returning to or starting college. No matter your age,

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How to Tell if You’re Addicted to Cannabis

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How to Tell if You’re Addicted to Cannabis

By Ethos

More and more Americans are becoming accepting of cannabis, or marijuana, use. In fact, a recent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/04/16/americans-overwhelmingly-say-

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CBD May Help With Recovery from Heroin Addiction

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CBD May Help With Recovery from Heroin Addiction

By Ethos

More than just a fadIf you keep up with health trendsyou’ve probably heard of CBD, or cannabidiol, an ingredient in marijuana knownfor its anti-inflammatory effects. Unlike THC, CBD is not an intoxi

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Inpatient Care vs. Therapeutic Communities: What’s the Difference?

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Inpatient Care vs. Therapeutic Communities: What’s the Difference?

By Ethos

Recovery encompasses many elements. Aside from the physical withdrawals from substance use, there are many mental, emotional, and behavioral changes that accompany the transition to a sober lifestyle.

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Dating in Recovery

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Dating in Recovery

By Ethos

Recovery teaches us how to have loving and honest romantic relationships, but there are reasons for why newcomers in sobriety are advised not to begin dating right away. Many begin their path to sobri

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Meth Use is Surging in the US…and No One Is Paying Attention

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Meth Use is Surging in the US…and No One Is Paying Attention

By Ethos

Opiate addiction isn’t the only problemfacing AmericansBetween 2011 and 2017, deaths dueto methamphetamine overdose increased more than fourfold. Law enforcement officials in many cities haveidenti

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Dealing With Triggers in Newfound Sobriety

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Dealing With Triggers in Newfound Sobriety

By Ethos

In early sobriety, addicts and alcoholics can find it surprising and often frustrating when they feel a sudden urge to use or drink that feels like it came out of nowhere. When an addiction becomes a

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