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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sometimes it’s a small nagging voice, “I shouldn’t be drinking so much” or “I’m gaining weight and should go on a diet”. Sometimes it’s a thundering judge, “I have completely screwed up my life!” If you are trying to change a compulsive behavior pattern like substance use, gambling, or binge eating, odds are you have some…