Sobriety doesn’t come with a handbook. If it did, you’d have to be sober first to read it. People with addiction issues are not used to setting boundaries, especially when those boundaries involve behaviors we have reinforced for years. I spent years violating boundaries as a drunk. Particularly when it came to relationships. Piss me… Continue reading Setting Boundaries in Sobriety
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Macklemore Headlines First-Ever Recovery Fest 2018
The festival also featured free naloxone training, guest speakers in between sets, yoga, meditation and meetings before the event. Seattle rapper in recovery, Macklemore, could relate to the crowd at the first-ever Recovery Fest last Saturday (Sept. 29). The Grammy-winning artist was in the lineup at the alcohol and drug-free music festival at McCoy Stadium in… Continue reading Macklemore Headlines First-Ever Recovery Fest 2018
"Sober October" Gains Traction As Way To Reset Mentally, Physically
Sober October is derived from a UK campaign aimed at raising awareness about alcohol consumption. Going alcohol-free doesn’t have to be just for those in recovery. According to Forbes, there are both mental and physical benefits to taking a month off from alcohol—and anyone can dial in on those benefits by taking part in Sober… Continue reading "Sober October" Gains Traction As Way To Reset Mentally, Physically
Can Eating Less Junk Food Cause Withdrawal Symptoms?
A new study examined whether cutting back on junk food could produce symptoms similar to those experienced when quitting tobacco or pot. A body of research on the effects of highly processed foods has suggested that cutting down on regular consumption of such items have resulted in physical and psychological symptoms. The latest research to support this… Continue reading Can Eating Less Junk Food Cause Withdrawal Symptoms?
Seattle Not Intimidated By Threats Against Supervised Injection Facilities
“We took note of what the DOJ wrote about this, but we believe strongly in a public health approach to substance abuse disorder,” Mayor Durkan said. The city of Seattle will move forward with plans to open a supervised injection facility (SIF), despite the possibility that the federal government will intervene, KUOW reports. Seattle Mayor… Continue reading Seattle Not Intimidated By Threats Against Supervised Injection Facilities
Steve-O Celebrates A Decade Of Sobriety In A Unique Way
“I really can’t believe how far I’ve come on this journey of life,” the reality star tweeted. Steve-O celebrated his 10-year sober milestone by competing in his first triathlon. As Runner’s World reports, the Jackass alum participated in the 32nd annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon, which raises money for children’s cancer research. Alongside other stars like Joel McHale, Steve Howe… Continue reading Steve-O Celebrates A Decade Of Sobriety In A Unique Way
Claire Foy On Anxiety: It's My Mind Working A Thousand Beats A Second
“I used to think that this was my lot in life, to be anxious… but now I’m able to disassociate myself from it more.” Claire Foy, who is best known for playing Queen Elizabeth on the Netflix series The Crown, is having a banner year. Foy recently won an Emmy for Lead Actress in a… Continue reading Claire Foy On Anxiety: It's My Mind Working A Thousand Beats A Second
Demi Lovato’s Sister Says She’s Working Hard At Sobriety
“We’ve been through a lot together and every single time…we always come out on the other side a 100 times stronger than before.” Demi Lovato’s 16-year-old sister said that the star is working hard at her sobriety, 60 days after the singer reportedly started treatment. “She’s working really hard on her sobriety and we’re all… Continue reading Demi Lovato’s Sister Says She’s Working Hard At Sobriety
Kicking Heroin Cold Turkey Changed My Life
Nobody ever tells you how it feels, especially for the first time. This was the most pain and anguish I had ever experienced in my life, and I had given it my best shot, but there was really no point in going on. There were three of us. Eric was dashing and handsome, with eyes… Continue reading Kicking Heroin Cold Turkey Changed My Life
Algorithm Can Identify Depression In Speech, Text
The technology could potentially be used to help more people get treatment for depression. Researchers at MIT have developed an artificial intelligence system that can identify depression simply from listening to people talk or by monitoring their texts. The technology, which uses a neural-network model, can listen or read natural conversations in order to identify… Continue reading Algorithm Can Identify Depression In Speech, Text