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What Is Psychological Dependence?

When people talk about addiction, they usually picture the physical stuff first—shakes, sweats, withdrawal symptoms, cravings you can’t ignore. That’s what gets shown in movies and headlines. But what doesn’t

Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP 08/05/2025

The “Heavyweight” Drinker

Everyone has a friend in their group that can put it away more than anyone else. Maybe you’re that friend! For many men, in many cultures around the globe, a

Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP 07/22/2025

15 Sobriety Symbols That Reflect Growth in Recovery

It takes more than just quitting drugs or alcohol to get sober. It’s about finding yourself beneath it all. Let’s face it, most of us didn’t get here because everything

Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP 07/15/2025

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Why Inpatient Treatment Is Best for Dual Diagnosis

Getting sober is a big step—but staying sober takes more than just willpower. For a lot of men, addiction isn’t the only thing going on. There’s the stuff nobody sees—racing

Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP 07/09/2025

Stages of Alcoholism

When most people think about alcoholism, they picture someone who’s hit rock bottom—someone who’s lost everything, someone who’s “too far gone.” But that’s not how it usually starts. For a

Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP 07/09/2025

How Mental Health Affects Addiction Recovery

Getting sober isn’t just about putting down the bottle or walking away from drugs. It’s about healing what’s underneath. And for a lot of guys, what’s underneath is a storm

Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP 07/08/2025

How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Substance Abuse

It’s one of the hardest conversations you’ll ever have—talking to someone you love about their substance abuse. Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, or both, confronting this issue head-on can feel overwhelming.

Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP 06/12/2025

Building a Relapse Prevention Plan That Actually Works

Getting sober is hard. Staying sober? That’s the real challenge. If you’ve already done the work of getting clean—whether through treatment, therapy or white knuckling it on your own—you know

Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP 06/10/2025

What Are the Stages of Addiction?

Addiction doesn’t show up all at once. It doesn’t knock on the door and say, “Hey, I’m here to wreck your life.” It creeps in slowly. Subtly. Sometimes silently. And

Stefan Bate, MA, LAC, CCTP 06/04/2025

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