Friday, December 14, 2012

Watershed Lisa's Story: Freedom To Live


“I started smoking pot and drinking alcohol at the age of 13 with a close family member, right about the same time I had enough courage to reach out to stop the sick cycle of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.”

 

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Watershed Lisa's Story: Freedom To Live


Monday, November 19, 2012

Careers In Sobriety: Gingerbread Lattes & Peppermint Mochas

 
Careers In #Sobriety: Gingerbread Lattes & Peppermint Mochas
 
“In the first few months of early recovery, a fundamental shift has to occur towards career development. All the old thoughts, patterns, and modes of operating may be tinged with self-oriented tendencies and a new work ethic needs to be established.”
 
 
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Careers In Sobriety: Gingerbread Lattes & Peppermint Mochas




Bullies in Recovery: If you want what we have, you’ll do what we do!

Bullies in Recovery: If you want what we have, you’ll do what we do!
 

“If you have been in the rooms of AA or NA long enough you may encounter such people. They are the people that try to “run” the show. The ones that feel their way in recovery is the only way.”
 
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Bullies in Recovery: If you want what we have, you’ll do what we do!


Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The John McAfee Bath Salts Murder Mystery

 
The John McAfee Bath Salts Murder Mystery
 
Faull was found dead in his house shot in the head apparently by a 9mm pistol. McAfee is being implicated, but has been reported as denying any involvement and even has been avoiding authorities in hiding by burying himself in the sand on the beach and covering his head with a cardboard box.
 
 
The John McAfee Bath Salts Murder Mystery


Friday, November 9, 2012

Was Diane Sawyer Slurring During Election Night Voting Results?

Was Diane Sawyer Slurring During Election Night Voting Results?


Was Diane Sawyer Drunk During Election Night Voting Results?

 

“So while speculation swirls about the possibility of the Diane Sawyer slurring incident reflecting the extremes of a high-functioning alcoholic, or just fatigue, derision has held the day instead of a more critical examination.”

 

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Uruguay’s Radical Take on the War on Drugs



 
Uruguay is trying something very different to take on the War On Drugs. They are in the process of passing a law that would cause the country to monopolize all of the production and distribution of marijuana and sell cannabis directly from the government to the citizens.”
 
Uruguay’s Radical Take on the War on Drugs



 


Careers - The Watershed | Addiction Treatment Programs

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Careers - The Watershed | Addiction Treatment Programs

Bridge To Terabithia: Keep Your Mind Wide Open




Bridge To Terabithia: Keep Your Mind Wide Open

 “Life can be so amazing if we allow it to be!  Today, my daughter opened my mind and heart to appreciate the moment and to never take life for granted.”



Bridge To Terabithia: Keep Your Mind Wide Open




Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Amendment 64 Passed: Marijuana Legalized in Colorado & Washington

 
Amendment 64 Passed: Marijuana Legalized in Colorado
 
“An interesting fact is that the Alcoholic’s Anonymous organization’s inception came after prohibition was lifted in the 1930’s. So a logical deduction is that widespread substance abuse became nationally prevalent after alcohol was legalized. Only time will tell whether the same axiom holds true for marijuana legalization, but a weighty responsibility lays on the shoulders of those who have chosen to open the doors to legality.”


Amendment 64 Passed: Marijuana Legalized in Colorado & Washington

DUI Accident: In the Blink of an Eye


 
DUI Accident: In the Blink of an Eye
 
“Putting it to my ear, wondering who would be calling at 4:50am, I say, “Hello?” ~ What I heard next woke me up completely and made my blood run cold. On the other end of the line I hear a man’s voice and slowly realize that it is my husband, who is in fact not by my side in bed, but was in route to his job in Miami.”
DUI Accident: In the Blink of an Eye


Monday, November 5, 2012

Sugar Addiction is Real, and Can Lead to Real Problems



Sugar Addiction is Real, and Can Lead to Real Problems

 

“While the human body converts carbohydrates to sugar, and sweets in moderation will not melt you like you like to melt chocolate, excesses sugar consumption can lead to sugar addiction; which contributes adversely to cancer, depression, alcoholism, and migraines, among a host of other maladies.”

 

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 Sugar Addiction is Real, and Can Lead to Real Problems




 

 



Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Hey You! Get Off Of My Pink Cloud?

 
Hey You! Get Off Of My Pink Cloud?
 
When a person experiences short-term sobriety, there may be a tendency to over-celebrate and revel in a new found freedom away from addiction, alcoholism or any kind of substance abuse.”
 
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Hey You! Get Off Of My Pink Cloud?



Monday, October 29, 2012

Red Ribbon Week 2012: The Best Me is Drug Free


Red Ribbon Week 2012: The Best Me is Drug Free

Red Ribbon week is an important campaign to promote drug awareness and prevention across the United States. The campaign seeks to honor Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena for making the ultimate sacrifice almost 30 years ago in the war on drugs.

Red Ribbon Week 2012: The Best Me is Drug Free

Friday, October 26, 2012

NOPE: Narcotics Overdose Prevention Education Candle Light Vigil

NOPE: Narcotics Overdose Prevention Education Candle Light Vigil


NOPE Candle Light Vigil: Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education

 

“(NOPE) held their 6th annual candle light vigil last night at the Kravis Center, as well as many other cities across the US, to raise awareness and honor those lives we have lost to alcoholism & drug addiction.”

 

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