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HELP YOUR FRIENDS BECOME BETTER WITHOUT IT 

Even if you want to talk to a friend about drug or alcohol habits, it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily there is a whole community out there to help you learn more about what drugs and alcohol can do to your mind, body, relationships, and future.

PODCASTS

Last Day

Let’s talk about what’s killing us, the stuff that’s hard to comprehend and getting worse every day. Join host Stephanie Wittels Wachs, as she confronts massive epidemics with humanity, wit, and a quest for progress.

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Beauty in the Grit

Beauty in the Grit is a storytelling podcast from Ariel (Air) Britt. She will share five real stories from her journey in recovery and stories from others that have inspired her along the way. With her raw candor and big heart, Air gives listeners access to hope to help them heal through shared experiences.
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Recovery Rocks

A rock and roll-loving Gen X lawyer in 12-step recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs. An equally rock-obsessed millennial writer who found addiction recovery through blogging.
LISTEN

Sober Grind

Sober Grind is dedicated to bringing you the most intriguing guests and polarizing discussions about recovery and the sober journey!
LISTEN

TIKTOKS

SELF-CARE, NOT SELF-MEDICATING
@werenotreallystrangers

reminder: self care is productive 🤍

♬ The beach - Don’t spam like pls🤍
@hop.scottch

Reply to @dietclorox.cos let me know if you want a part two! #selfcare #fyp #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #mentalhealthmatters

♬ original sound - Hopscotch
@jordan_beth

#mentalhealthmatters #healingjourney #selfdiscovery #mentalhealth #empathsoftiktok #selflove #healingtiktok #selfcare #highlysensitiveperson

♬ Sunset Lover Night Trouble - SelteMemset
@drjuliesmith

💖 Like this and follow for more tips on #mentalhealth #selfcare #selfesteem #moveformentalhealth #learnontiktok

♬ Changes - Instrumental - RockItPro
@amythando

#poetry #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #poem #selfcare #selflove

♬ Sad - Instrumental - Natural Beats
@kristyklin

how are you? whatcha up to? remember to put yourself first 💗 #selfcare #selflove #fyp #mentalhealthmatters #lovelanguage #myroutine #dayinmylife

♬ original sound - Jonah
ADDICTION, DEPENDENCE, & SIDE EFFECTS
@ursinusucrew

What causes dependency? #substanceuse #addiction #mentalhealth #wellness #informative #peereducation #awareness

♬ Wale - Lotus Flower Bomb (feat. Miguel) - royce🌴
@timbercollette

It’s an everyday thing 😔 #addiction #recovery #opiates #opiateaddiction #suboxoneisrecovery #substance #pain #storytime

♬ Show Me How (Album V) - Men I Trust
@pingmachinerecovery

#foryou #foryoupage #addiction #recovery #wedorecover #addict #fent #opioidepidemic #MAT #substance #addictionrecovery

♬ Perkys Calling - Future
@amphetaqueen

#dontdodrugs #meff #stim #recovery #addiction #sobriety #substanceabuse #youcandoit #wecandoit #abuse #itsokaytonotbeokay

♬ michelle - Hello there!! <3
RECOVERY REAL TALK
@pingmachinerecovery

we dont all recover.. #foryou #foryoupage #addiction #recovery #addict #rehab #opioidepidemic #overdose #substance #MAT #wedorecover

♬ original sound - Sully
@evolvewithevelyn

Reply to @cielosmokesloud I never say never! #substanceabuse #addictionawareness #lifecoachevelyn

♬ orijinal ses - ponciklendin
@evolvewithevelyn

Reply to @imarealboyyy apparently I’m just trying to push content and reach for likes 🤷🏻‍♀️ #substanceabuse #addictionisreal #addictionrecovery

♬ orijinal ses - ponciklendin
SOBER SUCCESS STORIES
@kaylawhittington7

Addiction SUCKS. so grateful for my sobriety. This video made me emotional. #wedorecover #cleanandserene #sobriety #addiction #substanceabuse #3years

♬ Home - Edith Whiskers
@usingmystory

What's your favorite part of being #sober ? #sobertiktok #drugabuse #substanceabuse #realtalkrecovery #addictionrecovery

♬ Chill Bill - Chill Bill
@homohom0sapien

18 months sober! here’s a little bit of my story💖 #sober #IFeelWeightless #fyp

♬ original sound - jack_mahon_music

DOCUMENTARIES

Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil 

A look back at some of the most trying times in the singer's life as she unearths her prior traumas; she opens up about what led to her near-fatal overdose in 2018, as well as her personal and musical journey over the past three years.

What are teen drug and alcohol rehabs like? 

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Being your best self is knowing when you're #BetterWithoutIt. 

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