By Jennifer McDougall: “Why aren’t you drinking?” has become a go-to question for nosy people with no tact. Alcohol is the only drug you seem to need a reason for not using.…
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By Jennifer McDougall Self-care is the foundation for a successful sober lifestyle. It allows us to make better choices, achieve our goals, and bring more meaning into our lives. But how do…
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by Jennifer McDougall Staying sober over holidays like the Fourth of July can be a challenge for individuals in recovery. This federal holiday is occasionally a day of barbeques, drinking, and cheerful…
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By Jennifer McDougall “Patience is not the ability to wait. Patience is to be calm no matter what happens, constantly take action to turn it to positive growth opportunities, and have faith…
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Get ready to spice up the holiday season with some festive alcohol-free mocktails! These delicious beverage options are fun and easy to make. Whether you’re at home or a party, it is…
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“To speak gratitude is courteous and pleasant, to enact gratitude is generous and noble, but to live gratitude is to touch Heaven.” – Johannes A. Gaertner Let those you are going to…
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Gather around the fireplace with a big cozy blanket and a hot cup of herbal tea. This is the season to spend reflect on what we are most grateful for and spend…
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by Jennifer McDougall Whether you are working on getting sober or have been in recovery for a while, it’s important to stick to healthy dating and relationship practices that reinforce positive lifestyle…
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By Dr. Kerri Heath A person gets addicted to feeling good, so they use anything they can to find that state. If you or a loved one is addicted to something, it…
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By Jennifer McDougall Are you preparing for a Spring or Summer music festival, but want to stay sober? At Passages, we have these 5 helpful tips to keep you from straying the…
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By Jennifer McDougall When the holidays arrive, many of us begin to feel quite a bit of stress due to the impending cost of gift giving, highly pressurized time with relatives, and…
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By Jennifer McDougall While staying at our luxurious sober living home in the vibrant city of Santa Monica, California, there are so many fun sober things to do that you can choose…
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By Jennifer McDougall What do you do when you’re ready to get sober and change your life for the better? Well, it’s a lot easier than you may think. At Passages Addiction…
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By Jennifer McDougall Sometimes we slip into a rut, where life feels less than exciting and maybe a bit too mundane. What can you do to turn up the wick and liven…
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By Jennifer McDougall Often we search for inspiration to stimulate our creative capabilities. Stimulation boosts our motivation to feel or do new things and push new ideas through the creative process. When…
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Sparkling Rosemary Limeade Makes eight 5-ounce servings — or more, depending on dilution 1 cup lime juice (from about 6 limes) 3/4 cup sugar Peel of 2 limes Two 4-inch sprigs fresh…
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By Jennifer McDougall When we feel overwhelmed with the amount of physical, emotional, and mental pain that can come at us in all channels of life, it’s no wonder people take to…
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By Jennifer McDougall If you are someone who just completed treatment and are looking to get back home and resituated into the comfort of your own surroundings you may be wondering what…
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By Jennifer McDougall Grab the nachos and prepare to enjoy the game of all games. It’s almost kickoff time for the most watched sporting event of the year. The Carolina Panthers and…
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By Jennifer McDougall Are you and your sweetheart looking for something fun to do, and would prefer not to be in an alcohol or drug infused environment? Well, that’s simple. Here are…
