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Practical writing on getting and staying sober
Real writing on getting sober and building a life after drinking, sorted under the seven core ideas the app is built on.
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Addiction – What is it, and why is it so hard to overcome?
Addiction rewires the brain, making recovery tough. But with understanding, the right strategies, and neuroplasticity, overcoming addiction is possible.
17 min read →
Rediscovering Values in Recovery: Building a Life Aligned with Your Beliefs
Rediscovering your values is crucial in recovery. Learn how to realign with your core beliefs, integrate them into daily practices, and build a supportive network to prevent relapse.
7 min read →
Small Victories, Big Impact: Boosting Your Addiction Recovery Journey
Discover the importance of small wins in addiction recovery. Learn how celebrating these victories can boost confidence, reduce stress, and maintain motivation.
4 min read →
Breaking the Chains: Understanding and Escaping the Cycle of Addiction
Learn how to understand and break the cycle of addiction with effective strategies, hypothetical case studies, and practical tips for recovery.
5 min read →
Understanding Addiction: A Clear and Simple Guide
Understanding addiction is crucial for providing support and reducing stigma. This guide simplifies the complexities of addiction, making it easier to comprehend and offering practical insights into symptoms, causes, and the path to recovery.
6 min read →
From Surviving to Thriving: Discovering Freedom in Sobriety
Discover how recovery offers freedom from addiction, empowering choices, and renewed relationships. Embrace your true self and thrive in sobriety with newfound purpose.
8 min read →All articles
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What is Alcohol Addiction? The Easy Science Behind an Addicted Brain
Learn how alcohol addiction hijacks your brain’s reward system and decision-making, and discover how recovery helps rewire the brain for long-term healing.
9 min read →
What is Alcohol Addiction – Your Brain Hijacked
Discover how alcohol addiction hijacks the brain’s reward system and decision-making, and learn how recovery can help rewire the brain through neuroplasticity.
11 min read →
35 Signs of Alcohol Addiction: Surprising Red Flags That Point to a Drinking Problem
Explore 35 subtle and surprising signs of alcohol addiction that you might be missing. This comprehensive list dives deep into the hidden indicators that could reveal a bigger problem.
5 min read →Addiction – What is it, and why is it so hard to overcome?
Addiction rewires the brain, making recovery tough. But with understanding, the right strategies, and neuroplasticity, overcoming addiction is possible.
17 min read →Rediscovering Values in Recovery: Building a Life Aligned with Your Beliefs
Rediscovering your values is crucial in recovery. Learn how to realign with your core beliefs, integrate them into daily practices, and build a supportive network to prevent relapse.
7 min read →Small Victories, Big Impact: Boosting Your Addiction Recovery Journey
Discover the importance of small wins in addiction recovery. Learn how celebrating these victories can boost confidence, reduce stress, and maintain motivation.
4 min read →Breaking the Chains: Understanding and Escaping the Cycle of Addiction
Learn how to understand and break the cycle of addiction with effective strategies, hypothetical case studies, and practical tips for recovery.
5 min read →Understanding Addiction: A Clear and Simple Guide
Understanding addiction is crucial for providing support and reducing stigma. This guide simplifies the complexities of addiction, making it easier to comprehend and offering practical insights into symptoms, causes, and the path to recovery.
6 min read →From Surviving to Thriving: Discovering Freedom in Sobriety
Discover how recovery offers freedom from addiction, empowering choices, and renewed relationships. Embrace your true self and thrive in sobriety with newfound purpose.
8 min read →