I’m willing to bet many people have probably never heard of the term being “California Sober. However, this phrase has recently been brought to the…
St. Patrick’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 17th, the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick in the fifth century. However,…
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Emotional abuse is a form of controlling another person by using emotions. It can be criticism, shaming, blaming, embarrassing, or manipulating another person, or a…
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Since alcohol was first introduced to American culture, people have struggled with alcohol misuse and dependence. People have also grappled with the “great debate” for…
I was first introduced to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous while I was in rehab for alcoholism (I was 21 years old at the time).…
Alcohol consumption and recreational drug use have become as much a part of American culture as fast food and cringe-worthy reality television. The majority of…
DMX, born Earl Simmons, was hospitalized on April 2nd, 2021, after suffering a heart attack from an apparent drug overdose. The rapper, known for his…