Monday, June 30, 2014

Mild Depression: Ways To Combat Feeling Depressed


























 Do you often find yourself feeling depressed?  Mild depression can be like having a dark cloud over your head; even though decent situations may be occurring in your life, you still feel overwhelmed with unexplainable grief.

Tips About Depression Here: 
Mild Depression: Ways To Combat Feeling Depressed

Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Keep Coming Back

























“It works if you work it.” – Recovery Slogan

Full Meditation Here: 
Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Keep Coming Back

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

The Misunderstood Society: Why We Party Sober

























 
Check out our guest article on Party Sober Clothing! Together we can break the stigma of addiction. 

Read why we party sober below:
 The Misunderstood Society: Why We Party Sober

Having A Fun Sober Life When You’re In Recovery


























 Since removing alcohol and drugs to promote your new found sober life, you may have found yourself struggling to find healthy, safe, and downright amusing activities to participate in

Tips on living a fun life: 
Having A Fun Sober Life When You’re In Recovery

Drug Trafficking Exposed at World Cup: Boy Sells Drugs in Brazil Slums
























 Can you imagine your 11-year-old son drug trafficking cocaine to financially support your family’s living? This is a reality for many in other countries, like Brazil, despite laws prohibiting drug trafficking and possession of cocaine.

Read more here: 
Drug Trafficking Exposed at World Cup: Boy Sells Drugs in Brazil Slums

Monday, June 23, 2014

Face Of Addiction Changing: Elderly People Hooked On Prescription Pain Medication



























How many times have we heard that addiction does not discriminate?  Elderly people that are becoming addicted to prescription pain medication have proven this to be true

Read more here: 
 Face Of Addiction Changing: Elderly People Hooked On Prescription Pain Medication

Friday, June 20, 2014

Impact of the Media and Celebrity Drug Addicts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who is the most at risk for being exposed to misconceptions of celebrity drug addicts?

 Celebrity Drug Addicts Impact Society: 

 Impact of the Media and Celebrity Drug Addicts

Letting Go To Completely Transform Yourself
























Embracing what “letting go” looks like and completely transforming is one of the more difficult and recurrent concepts to grasp in an addict’s early recovery.

How to let go here: 
 Letting Go To Completely Transform Yourself

New Georgia Law: Drug Testing For Welfare Food Assistance Applicants



























Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs? The state of Georgia thinks so.

What do you think? 

 New Georgia Law: Drug Testing For Welfare Food Assistance Applicants

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

College Drinking Statistics Infographic

























 College might be a popular time to engage in drinking, but the facts surrounding the pastime are sobering.  Before you decide to drink this semester, consider these statistics.  Explore the infographic below to find out more information.

Full Inforgraphic Here: 
College Drinking Statistics Infographic

Monday, June 16, 2014

Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Give It Up

























“Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.” ― Mark Twain

Read today's meditation here: 
 Motivational Meditation Monday: Keep Calm & Give It Up

Thursday, June 12, 2014

The Family Afterwards: The Best Gifts For Dad This Father’s Day


























How difficult it can be sometimes for those in early recovery to celebrate the holidays, especially one like Father’s day.

More here: 
The Family Afterwards: The Best Gifts For Dad This Father’s Day

Homeless Recovering Meth Addict Finds And Returns 125k

























Have you ever found a dollar on the ground and picked it up with a big smile on your face?  Now, imagine if you found a whopping $125,000. Would you return it to its owner, or still keep it?

Read what Joe did here: 
 Homeless Recovering Meth Addict Finds And Returns 125k

Pharmacy News: Fentanyl Patch Abuse Rising

























A fentanyl patch is a medication used as treatment for rigorous physical pain.

Read more here: 
Pharmacy News: Fentanyl Patch Abuse Rising

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Speckled Cherries, New Synthetic Drug, Kills 20 Within One Year
























Speckled Cherries, a new synthetic drug, has caused a media out-pour for its responsibility in 20 recorded deaths throughout the United Kingdom in less than one year.

Read full article: 
 Speckled Cherries, New Synthetic Drug, Kills 20 Within One Year

Friday, June 6, 2014

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Don’t Let YOUR Big Ole “BUT” Get In the Way!











 A great deal has been spoken of with regards to the issue of the butt. In the words of the infamous L.L. Cool J in his hit song “Big Ole Butts”, when he said, “Tina got a big ole butt”.

Read more here: 
  Don’t Let YOUR Big Ole “BUT” Get In the Way!

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

5 Things You Should Know About Drug Addiction



























 Think you know all that there is to know about drug addiction?

You might want to read this: 
 5 Things You Should Know About Drug Addiction

Marijuana Effects: New Study Shows Casual Use Changes The Brain Of Young Adults



























 New study shows that even casual marijuana use affects the brain in young adults.

Learn how here: 

Marijuana Effects: New Study Shows Casual Use Changes The Brain Of Young Adults
 

 What is your experience with marijuana and should it be legal? Comment below*.

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