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What is Dry January? Dry January began as a public health initiative in 2012, started by the British charity Alcohol Change UK, challenging people to avoid drinking any alcohol and remain sober throughout the entire month of January. Because so many people view January as the best month to start fresh, take on new challenges, …

What is Dry January? Alcohol is one of the most damaging substances that is often abused and every new year, many people look to a Dry January to help them to start the new year in a clean, sober way. Dry January is a personal challenge to avoid alcohol for the entire month of January. …

If you or a loved one is dealing with sobriety over the holidays, you might not be sure how to handle the festive season without a drink or a drug in your hand. Don’t worry, it can be done! Preparation is key. Staying sober doesn’t have to be a struggle if you know what you’ll …

A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder that affects the patient’s interpretation of reality. This affects their response to aspects of life. Individuals with personality disorders may have trouble connecting with other people, maintaining or starting relationships, and controlling their impulses. In most circumstances, the patient does not realize that their behavior and …

Meth addiction is an epidemic in Los Angeles. A significant number of LA residents are abusing meth, and it is having devastating effects on the addicts and those around them. Meth floods the addict’s nervous system and penetrates their brain to a higher degree than amphetamine.  The ecstatic feeling an addict gets upon taking meth …

Partying sober? That’s a thing? Lights. Hip hop music blasting. Dancing. Oh, we almost forgot the obvious: booze and drugs. These are all classic examples of things people experience at parties. Some party goers might only drink a pint a beer, some might occasionally fill their lungs with weed, some might “go hard or go …