Interview Magazine: NEARLY A DECADE LATER, THE HILLS COMES BACK TO REALITY

“A big part of what you’ll see from me moving forward is being in active recovery and sobriety. It’s my life, not a once-in-a-while thing. The whole reason I wanted to do this was to shed hope and show that recovery is possible. On every show that’s out there, there’s usually one person on there who struggles, or is sober, or is in recovery. On our show, that’s me.”

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Thrive Global: Catching Up With Jason Wahler

You may know Jason Wahler from one of his many reality TV shows.   We got to know him growing up in front of the camera.   It wasn’t always pretty.    We caught up with Jason working on his recovery program after a recent relapse.   He talks about his current projects  (including a new “The Hills” reboot), but he mainly shares where he is as a person in recovery.    In this first article, Jason explains how he got here and what having “foundation” means in his life.

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The Grey Area With The New Green: Cannabis For Addicts In Recovery

With the legalization of marijuana in some of the United States, the land of opportunity and capitalism is gradually becoming the land of the red, white… and green. As Americans we have always been interested how to manifest our destiny by profit… and now thanks to the newest laws passed, cannabis seems to be the newest way to make some green. It’s estimated that the cannabis industry is on track to post $24.5 billion in sales by 2021.

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Staying Sober For The Holidays: The Gift Of Recovery

Staying sober for the holidays has been one of the many gifts of recovery for me. However, the holidays are typically a dangerous time for relapse among addicts & alcoholics. Even though this time of year is supposed to be about joy and celebration it can just as often turn into a stressful time filled with anxiety, tension, resentments and loneliness. Take time to breathe and pause.

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Robbed Of Sobriety? The Truth About Maintenance Drugs

Here’s the truth: You don’t need to be an addict to know the difference between going through life numb and living life fully awake and present. Even though a very small percent of the population can benefit from maintenance drugs, for an addict who is ready to recover and achieve the clarity that comes with being clean, it’s quite possible that “Maintenance Medication” is actually doing a disservice and robbing them of true sobriety.

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5 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Treatment Center

If you’re a family or friend of someone who is struggling with addiction, you know how overwhelming it can be to find help for your loved one. You might not know a lot about addiction, much less anything about treatment options. Unfortunately, that doesn’t change the fact that you are left with the daunting responsibility of making a decision for your loved one.

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