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Do you struggle with sobriety

 I struggled with sobriety for many years as I didn' know how to stop drinking or how to stop using drugs. I started using a recovery app called Loosid app and one of the people in their sober groups section showed me some AA Meetings near me . I wasnt ready to go, however I was able to find a drug rehab near me and was there for 30 days. If you need addiction help and tips to help you get sober I would suggest going going to Alcoholics anonymous or Cocaine Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous (depending on your substance of choice) as they are great fellowships to keep you alcohol free and drug free. I would then encourage you to make connections in Loosid app to expand your community. Now, since the COVID crisis anyone is accessible just by using your phone. Have a great day! Sober Curious

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆, 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆

  I am holding up three fingers in solidarity with  @loosidapp  to help  #FightAddictionStigmas  by bringing positive awareness to addiction and that  #RecoveryIsPossible Together, let's smash these three false beliefs about Addiction and Sobriety: 1) Addiction is NOT a lack of willpower - it is a treatable disease, recognized by the medical community 2) Addiction is NOT something to be ashamed of - shaming creates barriers to accessing help and treatment 3) Sobriety is not the end of fun, it's the beginning! Join me!! -Post a photo of yourself holding up three fingers, indicating that you're helping raise awareness. Share using the hashtag  #GetLoosidChallenge -Tag & nominate your mates to do the same. -You can also help someone fighting addiction by making a donation on loosidapp.com Sober Curious aa meetings near me recovery app

Alcohol in Your Life

 “Some people identify drinking as, ‘We’re going to have fun’ and some people have the idea, ‘I don’t need alcohol to have fun,’” said Markesha Miller, a therapist based in Columbia, S.C. “That’s an important conversation that needs to happen in the getting-to-know-you stage — making sure your values align and the way couples spend time together aligns.” Everyone has different perspectives about imbibing, which can stem from a variety of experiences and religious beliefs, Dr. Miller said. These views and lifestyles can influence if and how a pair moves forward in a relationship, or even onto a second date. Sometimes sobriety can be a deterrent or catalyst for interacting in the first place. Loosid - The Worlds Most Popular  Sobriety App  &  Recovery App Sober curious 

Search For Helpful Resources

Part of helping a friend is finding the right resources that can help them through addiction. Whether you are looking into potential  rehab  facilities or want to be better informed about what support groups are available, there are many resources that can assist in helping your addicted friend.  Find Support For Potential Relapses Relapsing is often part of the recovery process and can feel draining on friendships. With the support of a  rehab  facility, you can ensure your friend receives much needed mental and physical support during a relapse. If you know who to contact in case of a relapse, your friend will have a higher chance of recovering without further complications.  Look For Local Treatment Centers/ Inpatient rehab near me A local  treatment center  can aid the recovery process by managing withdrawal symptoms and offering access to group and individualized therapy. Depending on the facility, it may offer inpatient or outpatien...

Join A Support Group For You

  Looking after yourself is just as important as looking after your friend who is experiencing addiction. At times, it may be exhausting and overwhelming to be a support when a friend is wrestling through the initial stages of trying to stay sober.  There are many resources for you to receive support while being there for your friend. With groups like  Al-Anon  and Naranon, you can listen to other’s stories and learn how to be the best support you can without putting yourself in harm’s way. Be Mindful of Codependency Codependency is nearly untraceable when you are close to a friend. Just as your friend has habits with addiction, chances are you have also developed habitual behaviors as a response to your friend’s addiction. Codependency hinders recovery by fostering behavioral habits and taking the blame for what your addicted friend does. Behavioral habits can show up as: ·         Staying in a friendship to avoid abandon...

Creating Loosid App - The New Sober Platform

Just under two years ago, my business partners and I had a dream, to create the world’s most comprehensive community for those who choose to, or have a desire to live a sober life. The first thing we needed to do in order to encourage people to get sober living , was to show them the amazing life that can be had in sobriety. We need to show them that sobriety is not the end of fun, but only the beginning. We also felt it critical that we kill the stigma that sobriety is to be ashamed of, but rather show it is one to be celebrated. There is a lot of work to be done, but we hold steadfast in our commitment to building the largest sober platform for people to connect with and with those who share a common bond. Though our experiences are different, the feelings of hopelessness are the same. Here is the story of #loosidapp- recovery app and why we created it. Please share with us your thoughts in the comments below.

Get Loosid Challenge

  Stigmas of addiction and sobriety are preventing those tormented by addiction from getting the help they need. To raise awareness to the problem, and provide support to those fighting addiction, let's show the world that together we support the Addiction & Sober Community. @LoosidApp  𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝟑 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐨𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 1: Addiction is not a lack of willpower - Addiction is recognized by the medical community as a treatable disease 2. Addiction is not something to be ashamed of - Shaming creates barriers to access help and treatment 3: Sobriety is not the end of Fun - It’s only the beginning! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 #𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 & 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 #𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐬 1. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Post a photo holding up 3 fingers indicating you’re helping raise awareness & share using the hashtag  #GetLoosidChallenge 2. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧...

Sobriety is not the end of Fun

Sobriety is not the end of Fun It’s only the beginning! Many people think sobriety is boring: diners, coffee shops, church basements… but there are plenty of fun things to do sober! The best part of sobriety is having a clear mind to fully experience and embrace life. Download Loosidapp and join in on Community Chat Groups, Sober Dating & even check out our Boozeless Guides™ which offers our members access to 1000’s of live and virtual events, restaurants and bars that offer alcohol-free drink options and sober travel. There is so much to experience sober! We’ve launched a challenge to fight the stigma and share with the world that sobriety is not the end of fun. Join the  #GetLoosidChallenge  by posting a picture holding up 3 fingers, nominating 3 or more friends & donating to help others battling addiction. Let’s show the world that we support the Addiction & Sober Community and  #FightAddictionStigmas Sober Curious    How to get sober

Addiction is not something to be ashamed of

  Addiction is not something to be ashamed of - Shaming creates barriers to access help and treatment In active addiction, feelings of shame and hopelessness can become unbearable. Shame can initially cause someone to drink or use, and can keep them in the cycle of addiction. People that feel embarrassed or unworthy of asking for help, rarely seek it on their own. Sobriety is courageous, it takes strength, determination, and hard work. With sobriety you are facing life on life’s terms, so we must lean into and celebrate sobriety. We’ve launched a challenge to break down these barriers so that those who are suffering can receive the help they desperately need. Join the  #GetLoosidChallenge  by posting a picture holding up 3 fingers, nominating 3 or more friends & donating on  Loosidapp.com  to help others battling addiction. Let’s show the world that we support the Addiction & Sober Community and  #FightAddictionStigmas Sober Curious | ...

Choose A Safe Detox Process

There are a few approaches to  detox treatment  to consider when looking for ways to overcome addiction.  “Cold Turkey” Detox If the addiction is not severe, some people choose to go “cold turkey” and transition the physical dependence of a substance on their own. However, the method is not recommended for a recovery process and often can have serious consequences if not done effectively. Individuals also experience the full brunt of withdrawal symptoms, which can lead to quicker relapses or extreme discomfort.  Drug Detox Kit Drug detox kits are on the market but are not as closely regulated as they should be. In many cases, people choose to use them to avoid the detection of a substance in their system for a work drug test. However, it is not often effective for short-term or long-term recovery methods. Due to the lack of research and regulations concerning detox kits, it is not an advised treatment method.  Short-Term Medicated Detox The more comm...

What is Detox Treatment? – A Step by Step Guide to Detox Treatment – Loosid

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  Detox treatmen t  is generally not considered to be an entire treatment on its own, but rather one step in the greater process towards addiction recovery. Within that one leap, there are smaller steps that ease a person through the process.  Why is detox treatment important? Detoxification of the body looks different for each person, but the process of withdrawal shows similar symptoms. The process of a medically supervised detox aids the recovery app process and lessens uncomfortable symptoms that come along with the body trying to be less dependant on drugs and alcohol.  Detoxing the body is an important step in the road to  addiction treatment . With the right supervision, a person has a higher chance of recovering without a relapse episode or breaking a detox midway through.  Quitting addiction without the right steps in place can potentially push a person back into old habits. When you are able to assess what you need going into a treatment ...