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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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March 10, 2020
H.A.L.T: Are You Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired?

In early recovery, people are just learning to feel their feelings without the use of substances. It may be hard […]

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February 5, 2020
Alcohol Addiction Dangerously Common Among Middle-Aged People

Alcohol addiction and abuse are killing people at alarmingly high rates, and the numbers are almost as dire as the […]

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January 10, 2020
Surviving the First 30 Days of Recovery

The first 30 days of your recovery can be both exciting and stressful. Your body is still adjusting to life […]

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December 11, 2019
Xanax Bars: How Are They Abused?

Xanax bars are large pills shaped in a rectangle. Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a prescription drug that […]

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November 15, 2019
How Dangerous is Alcohol Withdrawal?

Are you or somebody you love addicted to alcohol? You’re not alone. Millions of people across the world have an […]

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October 24, 2019
Why Is Learning to Manage Stress Important?

Stress is a fact of life for almost all humans. This is especially true for people in recovery, who are […]

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September 11, 2019
The Value of Experiential Therapy

Did you know that there are many types of therapies used to help people with substance use disorders? You don’t […]

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August 14, 2019
Are You a Thrill Seeker?

Have you ever been accused of being a thrill seeker? In active addiction, you probably took a lot of risks. […]

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July 11, 2019
Finding New Friendships in Recovery

When you were getting high or drunk, you may have felt you had a lot of friends. There were plenty […]

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June 14, 2019
The Dangers of K2 and Spice, AKA Synthetic Marijuana

You’ve probably seen a few news reports on drugs like K2 and Spice. The drugs, also called “synthetic marijuana,” are […]

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