The long awaited prescriptionless Narcan is finally here! (Well, almost.) In a press release from Walgreens on February 9th the pharmaceutical super-giant announced Narcan will be available in more than 500 Walgreens in 36 states. Whatsmore, Walgreens will introduce drug disposal receptacles in 40 States. Customers can drop off their...
Forgiving Yourself After Relapse
Often in the addiction recovery relapse is painted as a moral sin. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in relapse prevention that we forget to recognize that for some people relapse is a part of the journey. Experiencing the self-perceived failings of relapsing during your sober journey is hard enough...
5 Ways Your Body Tells You The Party is Over
If we took a poll of the general population and asked them what one should prioritize in their 20s, we’re bound to get a variety of answers: discovering one’s self, laying the foundations for one’s career, finding love and starting a family, or simply having fun and enjoying your youth....
5 Things You Do That Sabotage Your Sobriety
For many people on a journey to sobriety, the road is rarely straight and never smooth; in fact, believing so often leads to relapse and further troubles. Preparing yourself mentally not only for rehab, but what comes next is paramount to assuring your long-lasting recovery and sober lifestyle. One common...
11 Relapse Mistakes You’ll Never Make (Again)
Whether you’ve experienced relapse first hand, or you’ve been lucky enough to avoid the potentially fatal heartbreak, we’re here to outline 11 common mistakes that can lead to relapse! Do your best to avoid all of them! 1. Taking “Just One Hit” Hey you! If you take “just one hit”...
The Impact of Drugs in Underprivileged Communities
We often speak of the impact substance abuse and addiction has on the community and families, but do we really realize what that truly means? Do we understand that while we spout of statistics and rant about how bad the drug and alcohol problem is that people are living each...
15 Popular Sober Hangouts You Can Find Anywhere
With or without friends, check out these sober hangouts! Remember the key to sobriety is staying active and engaged. The more you explore the more you are exposed to something new, which can help you meet awesome people you’ll never meet being a hermit at home. (If you’re not in...
Advocate After Addiction: Russell Brand
British comedian and former husband of pop star, Katy Perry, Russell Brand is as outrageously outspoken as he is witty, brilliant, and unabashed. The 40 year old UK native came to fame with the success of his stand up comedy specials and leading role in “Get Him To the Greek.”...
Robert Downey Jr: A Real-Life Iron Man
“For some folks it’s just a function of age. It’s perfectly normal for people to be obsessive about something for a period of time, then leave it alone.” Robert Downey Jr said that, in an interview with Vanity Fair in which he gets deeply personal about his highs and lows...
Oprah Winfrey: One-Woman Powerhouse
It wouldn’t be right to do a series about inspirational people who have overcome substance abuse without including one of the most adored, motivational people in the world: Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey’s name is internationally renown and nearly synonymous with humanitarian efforts, charity, and generosity. The queen of daytime television,...
