What it’s like to DETOX from Alcohol: A story by A.W.

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“I was the CEO of a successful company, and I was able to retire early when I sold the company at forty years old. I began to travel with my wife and kids and was living the good life. Without the structure of a day-to-day schedule, I became restless and felt empty, irritable and began […]

What it’s like to DETOX from Heroin: A story by R.F.

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“I’ve done many detoxes in my life. None of them worked except for the last time. I was finally ready. Every other time my parents, the court, my girlfriend and my friends were the ones that I did it for. But this last time, I detoxed for myself. The last time I detoxed was the […]

Tools for Successful Spiritual Balance and Recovery

Spiritual Balance and Recovery

As I’ve seen people grow in recovery, the people who seem successful approach their recovery with several different tools. Spirituality: New recovery often includes a focus on spirituality. For some this means prayer, meditation, journaling, working the 12 Steps, taking yoga, attending church or attending solo workshop retreats.Nutrition: Maintaining a well-balanced diet including breakfast, lunch […]

The best place in the United States to find sobriety

The best place in the United States to find sobriety

I’ve been asked why someone would want their family member to start their recovery in Los Angeles. Concerned parents have wondered if LA might be a risky place for someone to get sober because it’s a big city with seemingly lots of temptation for a person who is attempting to get sober. I’ve been polling […]