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What Is Prosocial Behavior And Why Is It Important?
Prosocial behavior describes taking actions that help another individual or a group of other people. For example, volunteering, helping your...
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), is a type of therapy used in recovery from addiction and mental health disorders. It...
Staying Focused On Your Recovery
When a person first gets sober, there is a whirlwind of activity. This is especially true if you go to...
Is Dry January Really Healthy?
Many people who drink to excess wonder if they should take a break every once in a while. Dry January...
Do You Have A Substance Use Disorder?
Many people who struggle with substance use may feel awkward calling it an addiction. There is still a lot of...
Living in the Present in Recovery
When you first get sober, you may hear people at 12-step meetings talk about living in the present. But, what...
How To Say No To Alcohol (And Other Substances)
It's the holiday season, and while we're still living with uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, strides have been made. Many people...
How To Talk To Your Support Network About Your Depression
Many people who are in recovery have experienced depression. There are many ups and downs in early recovery. For some...
How to Say No to A Person With Substance Use Disorder
If you are a parent, partner, or other loved one of a person with a substance use disorder, you're probably...
Which Prescription Drugs Are Most Addictive?
Are you or somebody you love taking an addictive drug? Are you abusing them? Many people are prescribed drugs by...
Coping With Doubt And Fears About Recovery
To feel is to be human, and when you first get clean and sober, you'll go through recovery. Everyone has...
There's A Prescription Drug Crisis in San Diego County
Many people know that fentanyl is a growing problem in all corners of California as well as America. Unfortunately, however,...
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