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101 - 5 Min or Less: What if they are not ready to get sober?
What if they donât want to get sober?  When I am talking to parents or loved ones, they sometimes have the response âIf they donât want to get sober then what is the point in them going to treatment?â Although this...
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100 - 5 Min or Less: Can I have Fun Sober?
Can I be sober and have fun at the same time?  Often times when people get sober they think that they are buying into this new idea that they are going to live boring mundane lives. Done get me wrong, I do know...
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99 - 5 Min or Less: Staying the Course: Navigating Life and its twists and turns while sober
5 Minutes or Under Stay the Course The ever changing landscape of addiction can be rather daunting. At first itâs beautiful, sunny, perfect weather and no storms. We are just enjoying the weather Eventually though,...
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98 - 5 Min or Less: Think It Through Before You Pick Up
Many people don't fully understand that a relapse starts WAY before one actually picks up a drink or a drug. It is very important to understand that you have to think it through when you are faced with the temptation...
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97 - What are the differences between Addiction Treatment and Outside Support Programs?
Check out my new website https://realrecoverytalk.com/ where you can download any episode right from my site along with other useful information for those in recovery. Today I will talk with Benjamin B., and we...
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96 - Relapsing after 5 years sober - What Glenn has learned in his Sobriety Journey
Check out my new website https://realrecoverytalk.com/ where you can download any episode right from my site along with other useful information for those in recovery. Today I will talk to a former drug addict, Glenn,...
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95 - No More Excuses - Three reasons people won't get SOBER
Today I will talk about the most common rehab myths, boil down the real issues, dissect and talk about each myth piece by piece. You may give yourself excuses as to why you donât want to be clean and sober. There are...
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94 - The MAT Trap - Medically Assisted Treatment Pitfalls
Medically Assisted Treatment and our opinions. -- Disclaimer: The information found in this episode should not be used to diagnose, prescribe or treat an individual and should not be used in place of medical advice...
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93 - Why You Should Consider Florida for Recovery
My wife and I brought a beautiful baby girl, Winnie Margaret Conrad, into the world six weeks ago! -- Today Ben and I will chat about stopping your drinking and drugging. If youâre ready to get sober, find a place...
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92 - Why Thanksgiving means so much to us. We are Thankful for each and everyone of you
My wife and I brought a beautiful baby girl, Winnie Margaret Conrad, into the world five weeks ago! -- Ben and I want to talk about gratitude to give thanks to where the podcast has gone, how the show has helped...
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91 - How to stay sober during the Holidays
My wife and I brought a beautiful baby girl, Winnie Margaret Conrad, into the world four weeks ago! -- The holiday season is here upon us. This can be tough for those who are in early recovery, especiallly being with...
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90 - Fears People Have When Considering Drug and Alcohol Treatment
My wife and I brought a beautiful baby girl, Winnie Margaret Conrad, into the world three weeks ago! -- The question to ask yourself when you are considering treatment: How do drugs and alcohol add value to my life...
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