When one is new to recovery, everything about it can be confusing and even intimidating. The purpose of this entry is to alleviate some of those confusions and intimidations. Happy reading and recovery, dear friends! New to This… Being new to recovery means many things. It can mean that you are still physically, mentally, and…
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Someone who has ever encountered or experienced any form of 12 Step recovery, is familiar with the phrase, “One Day at a Time.” It’s essentially a part of our everyday lexicon, here in the U.S. of A. But what does it really mean? When in the middle of a craving to drink/use, how is “One…
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Alcohol and drug addiction takes a toll on our relationships—especially on our families. When a loved one goes to treatment, begins reclaiming their life from addiction, their relationships with other people require rebuilding, too. Healing relationships in recovery takes a concerted effort on everyone’s part. Addiction can fuel many fear-based behavior patterns and other dysfunctional…
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How is it that those behaviors which have kept one sober and stood the test of time are known clearly and then forgotten immediately when one’s spiritual condition suffers and the addictive mind kicks in? Call your sponsor, get to a meeting, pray, ask for help. How can one read/do the same thing over and…
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From a young age I was very active participating on my local club sports teams. Often a new calendar season brought on another sport that I tried my best to succeed at. Soccer and football in the fall, basketball in the winter, baseball in spring, and then swimming over the summer. Through sports, I was…
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An Invitation To A New Way Of Life – Part 2 of 2 This blog is part two in a series to cover frequently asked questions in relation to Twelve Step meetings. The answers are an amalgamation of two individuals with long-term recovery (combined 32+ years) experience, strength and hope. Why Are There Meetings, and…
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An Invitation to a New Way of Life – Part 1 of 2 This is a guide for people who wish to get or to stay sober. For people who wish to find or deepen their recovery through Twelve Step practices. Step One, Step Two, and Step Three serve as the foundation of Alcoholics Anonymous…
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Ready to take your recovery from alcohol and drug addiction to a whole new level? Practice being mindful with these tried-and-true activities—they might be just what you’re looking for. Common Experience Heard in a Twelve Step meeting: “Sometimes I feel like I’m just going through the motions. I mean, I’m working the program but I’m…
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Addiction and mental illness are identified as separate and distinct issues that can, and often do, occur together. Effective treatment for co-occurring disorders depends on an accurate diagnosis, which can be a highly complex and somewhat subjective process. Some key considerations related to the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of co-occurring disorders are discussed below. What…
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