How Sober Living Can Support Your Journey to Sobriety Starting on a journey to recovery from addiction can be both challenging and rewarding.It requires commitment, determination, and a supportive environment. While the initial stages of recovery often involve alcohol withdrawal, detox, and treatment, maintaining sobriety in the long run is equally crucial. This is where sober living comes into play. … Read More
This is WHY We Do Family-Style Dinner in Sober Living
When I started Kansas City Recovery men’s sober living, I knew how I wanted it to function and how I wanted it to feel. But I wasn’t exactly sure how I would make that happen. You probably don’t hear this often, but my early sobriety was a blast! I connected with a group of people and we formed our own … Read More
Addiction Help Kansas City
Addiction affects every area of your life, and help is available. One of the greatest hurdles for many people looking for addiction help is deciding what kind of help you need. What services do you need, what kind of professional, and what kind of facility? Let’s start at the beginning- Addiction Services Types of services Intervention Medical Detox/Social Detox Outpatient/Intensive … Read More
Treating Opiate Addiction with Suboxone
This is a great article I came across that explains opiates and suboxone. There are different opinions regarding medication-assisted treatment, meaning the use of a medication to make withdrawal more comfortable and hoping to strengthen the opportunity to stay clean and sober. Addiction professionals across the country are in an ongoing conversation about the opioid crisis and exploring every possible … Read More
Health Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol
The internet has brought a whole new level of issues by providing in-your-face proof of your binge drinking excursion gone bad. Many people report dealing with social shaming after a night of over indulging, and the newest trend is taking control of our lives and our choices. Have you thought about giving up alcohol? I hope you enjoy this article … Read More
How to Overcome Anxiety
Because I am in the public eye a lot, people are often surprised to hear that I have terrible anxiety. There are situations that overwhelm me, and I have definitely been known to fake a headache and leave early to the safety of isolation. In addiction, anxiety is very common. Primarily because anytime we feel uncomfortable, we run to the … Read More
Addiction Unlimited Podcast
Earlier this month, I launched a podcast. It is something I have been thinking about for over a year but hadn’t made the time to learn how to do it. Any of you that know me personally know I don’t have a problem talking, but I didn’t know anything else about podcasting, what equipment to use, how to edit them, … Read More
Alcohol
Most adults around the world have consumed alcohol at some point. It is estimated close to 87% of the American adult population has had at least one drink in their lifetime. Alcohol is a legal addictive substance available to anyone over the age of 21. Many people are able to drink without serious issues, however, for those who can’t, the … Read More
Alcoholics Anonymous – Step One
We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable. Many people say step one is the hardest of them all. Some people stumble over the word ‘powerless’ as if it is some personal attack degrading their strength and making them feel weak. Really, it is neither of those things. I am powerless over alcohol because … Read More
Addiction: When Should You Get Help?
It’s a new year, and oftentimes we find ourselves contemplating change when the new year begins. New year, new you. Many people who struggle with addiction think about quitting regularly. Most of us know when we have a real problem, and we know the only solution is to stop. Unfortunately, knowing all of that does not make us jump into … Read More
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