Why i got sober articles
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How to Navigate a Half-Sober Relationship
Jenifer Levy, PhD, a psychologist who specializes in addiction issues, compares abstaining to “developing a new identity.” It is, she says, “a new way of being in the world. A new way of being with yourself and with others.” In many cases, this transformation introduces changes to one’s romantic relationships. This can take endless forms, but one common situation is a partner who decides to get sober and stay in a relationship with someone who hasn’t made that choice. This can be a source of...
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California sober: what does it mean and is it good for you?
Weed is becoming more mainstream, with more people exclusively using cannabis products – here’s what you need to know about being ‘California sober’Cannabis, now legal in 24 states, is a $40bn industry in America. That may not be much compared to the $260bn alcohol market, but a shift is afoot. As booze trends down, with young people drinking less and beer sales in decline, sales of marijuana are creeping upward, and weed is becoming more mainstream – favored by senior citizens and stressed-out...
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Sober times for China's wine sellers
Having once enjoyed vibrant growth, China's wine industry is being held back by trade barriers, changing tastes and a flagging economy.