Sober living

If the experience brought up issues for you, it’s probably better to think about them is when you feel more like yourself. Maybe something you thought of doing while high is a good idea, maybe it isn’t. When consumed orally, MDMA takes about 15 minutes to fully affect the brain, and the effects last for […]

I just do it when I’m with other people bc it’s normal for people my age, i wouldn’t do it just by myself bc i know im prone to addiction and i could possibly become an alcoholic. I don’t like when people in the group don’t drink as much bc i know they’re judging me

When people who abuse substances are marginalized, they tend not to seek access to mainstream institutions that typically provide sociocultural support (Myers et al. 2009). A marginalized person’s behavior is seen as abnormal even if he or she attempts to act differently, thus further reducing the chances of any attempt to change behavior (Cohen 1992).

After recovering from alcoholism and becoming sober, the goal shifts to maintaining recovery and avoiding relapse. Being around friends who drink is one of the challenges and triggers you might face in everyday life that could lead back to alcoholism and addiction. Nonetheless, it’s possible for you to maintain your sobriety while continuing friendships with