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Hi! I’m Melissa Stailey, a freelance writer that loves to cook. I live and work in Washington, DC.

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April 19, 2022
Early Symptoms Of Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol use disorder is a common addiction. People have been misusing alcohol since they’ve been drinking. Not everyone who abuses […]

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March 28, 2022
Why Are Opioids So Addictive?

Why are opioids so addictive? How do people become addicted to them? There are many reasons people become addicted to […]

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February 11, 2022
Why Is Group Therapy Important For People In Recovery?

Many people get sober through the assistance of detox and drug treatment programs. Most of these programs offer therapy, both […]

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January 18, 2022
AUD: How Long Does It Take to Get Addicted to Alcohol?

Many people wonder if it is possible to become addicted to alcohol quickly. In the past few years, the pandemic […]

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December 30, 2021
Should You Quit Nicotine When You Get Sober?

Many people who make the life-changing decision to begin recovering from a substance use disorder use multiple substances. In the […]

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November 24, 2021
Yes, You Can Get (And Stay!) Sober This Holiday Season

If you or somebody you love has a substance use disorder, there is never a wrong time to get sober! […]

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October 18, 2021
Is Binge Drinking An Addiction?

Binge drinking is relatively common in the United States, even though it’s highly dangerous. A person who binge drinks will […]

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September 18, 2021
Can A Person Be Addicted to Anxiety Medication?

Anxiety medications, usually benzodiazepines, are highly addictive medications that many people end up abusing. It may be difficult, at first, […]

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August 10, 2021
Making it Through Your First Few Days Sober

When you make the decision to get clean and sober, you’re also committing to doing what it takes to detox […]

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June 25, 2021
Alcohol Use Disorder Grew During The Pandemic

Alcohol use disorder has been a greater challenge than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, as substance use skyrocketed. As a […]

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