Recovery is more than breaking free from addiction; it’s about reclaiming a healthier, more balanced life. Wellness in addiction recovery plays a crucial role when the focus is on rebuilding one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Staying sober is not the only solution. Growing and thriving in every aspect of life is also important.
Health and Wellness in Addiction Recovery: 8 Dimensions of Wellness and Their Roles
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 6, 2024 5:11:59 AM / by Staff Blog posted in recovery process, Recovery, Recovery Program
I wanted what you had!
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 4, 2024 8:45:58 AM / by Deb Wuebker posted in alcohol addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous, Family Sober Support, Recovery Program, Alcoholism Treatment Program
Dispelling Myths in Recovery
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 3, 2024 8:00:00 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps, 12 step program, AA meetings
There are several myths that circulate in recovery meetings about our common recovery program. This article attempts to dispel some of those.
8 Benefits of Exercise in Addiction Recovery
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 3, 2024 3:33:35 AM / by Staff Blog posted in Drug Rehab, Drug Addiction
There is a huge misconception about addiction in the world. Substance abuse is seen as the cause of the problem. But if you dive deeper, you’ll see issues like mental health, society, family, and financial difficulties are triggering addiction.
Surrender
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 4, 2024 8:00:00 AM / by Rich Murphy posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps, 12 step program, AA meetings
“Surrender, Surrender, but don’t give yourself away, hey, hey”
When I was introduced to recovery and the 12 steps, I only knew that surrender was the name of my favorite Cheap Trick song. I had been hustling and grinding through life for forty years with no clue how to admit that I was struggling or how to ask for help. There was no way I would willingly surrender to anything, or so I thought.
The 3Ps of Service Work
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 30, 2024 2:55:58 PM / by Maj Donovan posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery, AA meetings, Volunteering
Death of a Group
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 2, 2024 10:23:29 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery, AA meetings, Recovery Program, Support Group
Speaking Truth to Power
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 9, 2024 11:27:48 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery, AA meetings, Recovery Program, Support Group
Selfish Sponsorship
[fa icon="calendar'] May 30, 2024 4:18:24 PM / by Maj Donovan posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, Recovery, AA meetings, Recovery Program, Support Group
The Plain Language Big Book is Falling
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 30, 2024 10:03:05 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Big Book, Recovery Program