Article: Most restaurants can't keep extra food after they close, so they trash all the food. If you ask nicely, some staff members will give you the food instead of throwing it away. Free art shows and small, local concerts often serve food. If you live near a university, check bulletin boards or online event calendars. There are almost always public events happening, and many of them serve food.  A catered event for a private group might have extra food if you hang around near the end time. Many religious services offer free food to anyone who attends the service. Some stores offer free samples of their products each day, or offer coffee or snacks for customers. Learn which ones do in your area and visit regularly. It might not be much, but at least it's something.  Some examples in the United States include Sam's Club, Costco, Trader Joe's, and BJ's. Larger stores are less likely to care if you eat extra samples or visit daily. Small stores often kick you out if you eat samples without buying anything. Newly opened grocery stores, supermarkets, and restaurants may offer giveaways to attract customers. Sometimes, even stores that don't sell food will have a catered event on the opening day. . A few bakeries, stores, and restaurants have "food dumpsters" or "bread dumpsters" that they only use for food, making it easy to pick up a clean meal. Even if you have to root through trash, sealed packages of food (that don't require refrigeration) are almost always good the day of their expiration date or a short time afterward. Be cautious about discarded food that has not hit its expiration date, and does not have obvious physical damage. This may have been thrown out for health concerns. . If you bargain well enough, you might get free food. Talk to a cashier or waiter before you've eaten the food or opened the packaging. The local government building may be able to tell you about local sources of free or very cheap meals. Some restaurants offer "pay what you want" meals, or special cheap meals for those in need. Soup kitchens and homeless shelters offer free meals, while food banks and community cupboards give away bags of kitchen ingredients.  St. Vincent's is one free restaurant with locations across the US. Local churches and other religious buildings often host these giveaways or can direct you to local opportunities.
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Visit restaurants at closing time. Look for free events. Browse stores for free samples. Keep an eye out for new stores. Dumpster dive Bargain Find out about charity offers.
Article: When you go out on the town to meet up with friends, a new date, or for a date with your partner, wear an outfit you feel great in. If you must, go shopping to pick up a few items that speak to you. Look for colors, styles, and fabrics that bring out your best features. What you wear will depend on your personal style. It may be a dress, an edgy leather jacket, a pair of heels, or a killer pair of jeans. Just be sure to don an outfit that allows you to sparkle like only you can. Stay true to who you are when you are expressing your sexual confidence. You might need to fake your confidence a little to give yourself a boost, but be sure to stay true to your morals and values. If you are uncomfortable in a situation, then back away and try something new. Don’t compare yourself to other women. Accept who you are and be true to her. You might see another woman who is skinnier or has better hair then you, and you might feel jealous. Instead, think about all the wonderful attributes you have and be happy about the person you are. Women's bodies are constantly sexualized in music videos, in magazines, or in film or on TV. Men, in many ways, are given the option to uplift feminine sexuality, but women are expected to inhibit these parts of themselves. Even today, women are frequently chastised or discriminated against for embracing their sexuality. The idea of remaining pure from puberty and beyond can cause some women to suppress their sexual urges. Ignore the mixed messages you receive in the media about what you should or shouldn't do when it comes to your sexuality. Only you can set the bar on what feels right for you. Listen to your personal needs and values and allow them to guide you in making choices about your sexuality.
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Wear clothing that boosts your confidence. Be yourself. Close your ears to society.
Article: You won't maintain your resolve if you're trying to quit for your parents, your kids or even your spouse. Make up your mind that you're done getting high and you're done with the lifestyle. Narcotics Anonymous follows a 12-step program similar to Alcoholics Anonymous to help you to navigate life after opiates. In addition to following the 12 steps, you can go to meetings to talk to people who share your experience, and you'll be connected with a sponsor who you can talk to at any time as you fight to beat your addiction. Steer clear of people who will enable your lifestyle and friends from your druggie days. Also, avoid dealers or anyone else who used to give you access to drugs. The acute withdrawal may take anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks. However, you can also experience something called Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, or PAWS.  PAWS often mimics other psychological disorders like depression, anxiety disorder and psychosis. People often experience lethargy, fuzzy thinking, memory problems, sleep disturbances and emotional swings. At the far end of the spectrum, people have thoughts of suicide. Get some support if you find yourself going through the symptoms of PAWS. If left untreated, the symptoms can lead you directly into relapse. You may find out that every part of your daily routine reminds you of the times that you took narcotics, but this will only be temporary. Also, it would be very beneficial to your sobriety to try to find new activities and new sober friends to add to your new life. These can help you down the right path. Of course, only start new things once you're starting to feel well enough and think you're up to it.
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Quit for yourself and no one else. Join Narcotics Anonymous or SMART Recovery. Associate with the right people. Prepare for the process of overcoming addiction to take a long time. Take life one small moment at a time.