Is Quitting Drinking Hard? Yes—But Drinking Is Harder

Is Quitting Drinking Hard? Yes—But Drinking Is Harder When faced with the question, "Is quitting drinking hard?" the honest answer is—yes, it can be. But if you have a problematic relationship with...

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For Every 1,000 People Who Quit Drinking, 2.5 Make it 2 Years

For Every 1,000 People Who Quit Drinking, 2.5 Make it 2 Years

I was in my first 72 hours of sobriety when Paul threw out the stat that only 5 percent of those who want to get sober will make it to 90 days.  Of those 5 percent, only 5 percent will make it to 2 years without drinking alcohol.  Let’s see…  Okay, for every 1000...

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Willingness to Change – How to Stop Drinking

Willingness to Change – How to Stop Drinking

I have heard it said that to recover from an addiction, you need some intangible qualities. Among them are honesty, willingness, and an open-mind. These qualities may not come easily. They may only develop after you take some actions that you do not yet believe in,...

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Numbers | Running Reclaimed in Recovery

Numbers | Running Reclaimed in Recovery

Four years ago today I ran 26.2 miles in three hours, five minutes, and 42 seconds. It was and still is the shortest length of time it has taken me to complete that distance. I am extraordinarily proud of that personal record, but I feel as though it should have...

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Recovery Excavation at Five Months Sober

Recovery Excavation at Five Months Sober

I have returned after a long absence! Things are proceeding along for me, and I’m over five months sober–157 days. My neighborhood is surrounded by a major construction project, one of many throughout our fair city. I have determined this to be more than the usual...

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