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07/24/2023

Nothing can then have the power to spoil your inward peace:

Keep as close as you can to the Higher Power. Try to think, act, and live as though you were always in God's presence. Keeping close to a Power greater than yourself is the solution to most of the earth's problems. Try to practice the presence of God in the things you think and do. That is the secret of personal power. It is the thing which influences the lives of others for good. Abide in the Lord and rejoice in His love. Keep close to the Divine Spirit in the universe. Keep God close behind your thoughts.

With this shield, you can attain this inward peace quickly, in your surroundings as well as in your heart. What brings you the most inner peace in life right now?

07/24/2023

Back To Business Monday:
RECOVERY ROLL CALL: Who else stayed clean & sober over the weekend? 🎈🙌💯

07/24/2023

Is you or a loved one struggling with addiction? We can help!
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07/24/2023

How much alcohol in beer?

If you are trying to manage your alcohol intake, you might be wondering how much alcohol is in beer. Beer is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in the world, with festivals even being dedicated to the beverage. In America, it is often associated with sports events, concerts, and many get-togethers.

For young adults who are first experimenting with alcohol, beer is often the beverage of choice because it is cheaper and more accessible compared to other hard drinks. However, beer is also known to be one of the top alcoholic drinks that can cause serious issues such as alcoholism, binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, and drunk driving.

Some people have the misconception that drinking beer is less harmful than drinking hard liquors with higher alcohol content. This misconception could cause them to drink more beer and this could lead to alcohol abuse.

06/20/2023

Planting good thoughts helps feed our minds with the ‘right’ fuel. Try reading one first thing each day or last thing at night before you go to sleep. A thought for the day refreshes your mind with uplifting thoughts. We need daily input of new ideas, wisdom and experience (from people wiser than ourselves!) to help each day turn out well. Thinking good thoughts puts the groundwork in to take positive steps forward in our lives.

It’s been said that ‘thoughts are like things’… that they actually contain dynamic power. Have you ever thought about thoughts like that? Whether or not you believe this, I think we can all agree that our thoughts ARE important and we should be mindful of them. They’re what make us human and can have a positive or negative effect on how we feel and how we tackle our days. When we reflect and meditate on all that’s good – creativity begins to flow naturally too…

01/28/2022

01/28/2022

10 Ways To Keep Your Relationship Exciting And Fresh:

1. Keep the Element of Surprise Alive
Surprise your partner from time to time in a variety of ways. Arrive home with a small gift, cook your partner’s favorite meal or book a surprise weekend getaway. These types of surprises will keep the excitement alive and prevent you from getting stuck in a relationship rut.

2. Send Romantic Text Messages
When you’re apart, send romantic text messages to one another. This can build anticipation for when you’ll see each other again. Use texting to send short messages of love, admiration, and encouragement. Don’t be afraid to send some sexy text messages to spice things up. It is a simple and easy way to keep the romance in your relationship.

3. Schedule Regular Date Nights
Most couples go on dates regularly during the initial phase of their relationship. However, going out to dinner often gets traded in for sitting on the couch. As a result, the relationship can become a little dull. Schedule regular date nights so you can spend quality time together as a couple.

4. Verbalize Your Loving Feelings
Don’t forget to use your words to express your feelings. Sometimes people forget all those mushy things they used to say to one another once the relationship matures. Say, “I love you,” often and don’t shy away from words that truly express how you feel.

5. Try Something New Together
Participating in a new activity together can keep the relationship exciting. Take a Chinese cooking class, volunteer at a soup kitchen, or take golf lessons together. A willingness to learn something new can help you grow together as a couple.

6. Spend Time with Other Couples
Spending time with couples who have healthy relationships can be good for you. Look for couples who share your values and who have a strong relationship. It can help reinforce the importance of commitment and help remind you to keep the relationship exciting.

7. Establish Goals Together
Create some goals that you can work on together as a couple. It may include a financial goal, such as saving a certain amount of money to go to on a vacation. Or, it could include a fitness goal, such as running a half marathon together. Working toward your goals can help you feel like a team and gives you new things to talk about and do together.

8. Discuss Your Hopes and Dreams
It’s likely that when you were dating, you talked about your hopes and dreams. However, over time, those sorts of conversations can fall by the wayside. Set time aside to continue to discuss your dreams for the future and support one another in making those dreams a reality.

9. Ask Meaningful Questions
The types of questions people ask one another often change over time. Questions such as, “What was your life like when you were growing up?” often get replaced with questions like, “What do you want for dinner?” Ask meaningful questions about your partner’s past, thoughts on current events, and feelings about a variety of topics. Try to get past superficial day-to-day conversations and dive deeper.

10. Greet One Another with Excitement
The way you greet one another after being apart can set the tone for the rest of the day. Changing small habits, such as the way you greet your partner when they get home, can be key to a lasting relationship. Greet your partner at the door with a hug and a kiss and express your joy at being together again. This can start things off on the right foot and set you on the path to reconnect after being apart.

01/28/2022

We are starting a new day, looking for guidance from one another. We are the survivors. And survival is there for the taking.

01/28/2022

Inhalants are substances that are typically found around the average household. Being easy to access and producing similar short term effects as alcohol, inhalant drugs are commonly abused by teenagers or people with substance use disorders who are unable to get their hands on other substances. Even though inhalant abuse is less common than other types of substance abuse, these substances do have addictive qualities.

Inhalants are volatile and flammable liquid substances that vaporize when they are at room temperature. The mood and mind-altering effects produced by these substances are intense, yet short-lived. Still, inhalant substances contain a variety of harmful chemicals and anesthetics that can cause negative consequences on the body. Inhalants are often referred to as “whippets,” “huff,” or “laughing gas.”

What is Huffing?
To better understand inhalant abuse and addiction, you have to understand what huffing is. Inhalants can be abused in various ways, but the most common is a form of drug use referred to as “huffing.” This practice involves soaking a rag or towel with a liquid inhalant substance, holding the rag or towel up to one’s mouth and nose, and breathing in the fumes or chemical vapors from the liquid.

While huffing is the most common way to abuse inhalant drugs, other people will inhale the substance directly from the container by sucking in through their mouth or nose. Another way inhalants are abused is by inhaling the chemical vapors out of a plastic bag, paper bag, or even balloons filled with inhalant gas. In addition, some people will heat up inhalants before inhaling them because they believe it intensifies the effects.

Signs of Huffing and Effects of Inhalant Abuse
To determine if someone is abusing inhalants, such as huffing aerosols or huffing Lysol, you need to be able to identify the signs and symptoms of inhalant abuse. The intoxicating effects produced by inhalants are similar to those produced by alcohol. People who have been huffing or abusing inhalants may exhibit impaired judgment and lack of coordination. However, inhalants can also produce hallucinations.

The effects produced by inhalants are strong, but they only hast for a few minutes. These effects include:

Euphoria
Excitedness
Hallucinations
Reduced inhibitions
Lightheadedness or dizziness
Loss of coordination
Lack of reflexes
Blacking out
Slurred speech
Understanding the Different Types of Inhalant Substances
If you suspect someone has an inhalant addiction, it can also be helpful to be able to identify the different types of inhalants. These are often household items such as solvents, anesthetics, or gases, ranging from cleaning produces to gasoline. Anesthetics, in particular, are gasses that are normally used medicinally to treat pain, such as Nitrous oxide and chloroform.

Nitrous oxide is one of the most commonly abused inhalants and is the same type of “laughing gas” you may have received at the dentist. It is also the type of gas used to store cans of whipped cream. Another popular inhalant is Amyl nitrate, a substance that acts as a muscle relaxer and increases blood flow.

Inhalant drugs can be divided up into four distinct classifications: solvents, aerosols, nitrates, and gases.

Solvents

Solvents, or liquids, are substances that vaporize at room temperature and are found in many household items, such as:

Paint thinner
Degreaser
Gasoline
Glue
Correction fluid
Felt-tip marker
Dry-cleaning fluid
Lighter fluid
Nail polish
Nail polish remover
Aerosols

Aerosols are liquid contents contained under pressure that come out in a spray form. Aerosol inhalants that are abused include:

Spray paint
Deodorant
Hair spray
Fabric protector
Computer cleaning products (duster)
Vegetable oil cooking spray
Nitrates

Nitrates are a special class of inhalants that act on the central nervous system, spinal cord, and brain. They are known to produce stimulating effects and may be used as sexual enhancers. Nitrates may also be referred to as “poppers” or “snappers.” These include:

Room deodorizer
Leather polish
Tape head cleaner
Liquid aroma
Gases

Gases are colorless and often odorless substances that may be found in medical anesthetics. These include:

Chloroform
Nitrous oxide
Propane tanks
Whipped cream dispensers
Butane lighters
Ether
Freon
Dangers and Side Effects of Inhalant Abuse
Any use of inhalant drugs for mood or mind-altering effects is considered abuse and is seriously dangerous to the mind and body. Inhalants can act as central nervous system depressants or stimulants, so depending on which one is abused, users may experience a wide range of side effects. There is also a very real risk of fatal overdose or poisoning that can result from inhalant abuse. Overdose may lead to heart failure or asphyxiation, causing it to turn deadly.

Inhalants contain a variety of toxic chemicals. Additional long-term effects of inhalant addiction include:

Hearing loss
Kidney or liver damage
Limb spasms and lack of coordination
Nerve damage
Problems with cognitive and behavioral development
Brain damage
Damage to bone marrow
By finding help from a drug and alcohol rehab center, you or a loved one can prevent the long-term effects of inhalant abuse.

01/28/2022

I must not harbor disturbing thoughts. No matter what fears, worries, and resentments I may have, I must try to think of constructive things, until calmness comes.