You Deserve Freedom

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Rob Cline
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If you are a fan of Batman, hero of Gotham City (and surely you are), you are probably familiar with Two-Face—a man whose decisions about whether to do good or evil are often determined by the flip of a coin he always carries with him. Two-Face is a compelling comic book villain and a metaphor...
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Imagine you are taking your kid to college for the first time in a city quite a distance from where you live. The first time you head to the campus, the odds are pretty good that you are going to need a map or a GPS device to help you find your way. Even with...
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Here is something important to remember: Getting treatment for a substance use disorder is a big deal. Not everyone can bring themselves to do it for one reason or another. But for those who decide to put drugs or alcohol behind them, the treatment process can help them get their recovery journey underway.So, at the...
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The summer often sees the release of several big-budget films designed to fill the seats at your local movie theaters. This year’s batch of movies includes a new entry in the Mission Impossible franchise, a new Superman flick, and a new take on the Marvel superhero team, The Fantastic Four.It might seem like none of...
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You have probably heard the old saying, “Good things come to those who wait.” It is a good reminder that patience is often an important part of achieving goals. After all, many situations require a step-by-step approach. Getting ahead of yourself because you are impatient can actually slow you down in the end. Still, when...
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A person who is struggling with drugs or alcohol can rarely set or accomplish significant goals. That is because a substance use disorder has a way of taking over the entirety of a person’s life in ways that make everything worse rather than better. It is hard to succeed in any area of life when...
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Three interrelated areas in your life can provide ongoing support to your recovery: good nutrition, regular exercise, and restful sleep.In the first two cases—eating and exercising—it is easy to see how the choices we make lead to better or worse outcomes. More fruits and vegetables? Good. More candy bars and sodas? Bad. A 30-minute walk...
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Two people sit outdoors on yoga mats with eyes closed, each placing one hand on their chest while practicing mindful breathing in a sunlit park.
Do you ever find yourself replaying mistakes you made in the past? Most everyone does—and a person in recovery from a substance use disorder could easily fall into the habit of revisiting bad choices made while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. That kind of regretful look backwards is known as rumination.Do you ever...
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When you are in recovery from a substance use disorder, you know there are a number of things you can do to help yourself continue to steer clear of drugs and alcohol. For example, you know the importance of attending 12-Step meetings such as AA or other recovery meetings so that you can get and...
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People who are struggling with a substance use disorder centered on alcohol (sometimes called alcohol use disorder or AUD) are already facing all kinds of problems. After all, ongoing and excessive consumption of alcohol can have a ruinous impact on your mental and physical health, your job and financial situation, your relationships, and so much...
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