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alcohol addiction

How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

Reading time: 2 minIn a culture where social gatherings often revolve around drinks, it can be challenging to gauge how much alcohol is too much. However, understanding the

how to quit drinking

How to Quit Drinking

Reading time: 2 minQuitting drinking allows you to rediscover joy and satisfaction, enjoying improved physical and mental health without alcohol holding you back. While you may understand these

natural high

What Is a Natural High?

Reading time: 2 minFinding pure, unadulterated joy in everyday activities can seem like a distant concept if you tend to seek instant gratification with drugs and alcohol. However,

random acts of kindness week

Random Acts of Kindness Week

Reading time: 2 minAt Hope by the Sea, we recognize the profound impact of kindness on givers and receivers. Random Acts of Kindness Week, observed in the second

accidental drug overdose

Accidental Drug Overdose

Reading time: 2 minAmerica has a severe drug overdose problem, largely fueled by the ongoing opioid crisis and the alarming presence of fentanyl in the drug supply. An

cycle of exploitation

The Cycle of Exploitation

Reading time: 2 minHuman trafficking is a devastating reality that thrives on a vicious cycle of exploitation, often inextricably intertwined with substance abuse. Victims become trapped in a

dry January

Dry January

Reading time: 2 minDry January has become a cultural phenomenon that encourages people to abstain from alcohol for the first month of the year. This initiative goes beyond

rebuilding relationships

Dynamics of Old Friends in Sobriety

Reading time: 2 minTransitioning back to everyday life after completing a residential rehab program can be a complex and emotionally charged process. A critical component involves reassessing and

attachment styles

Attachment Styles in Families

Reading time: 2 minAttachment styles are the foundation of our earliest relationships. Formed during our interactions with primary caregivers, these shape child development and continue extending their influence