When we are discussing addiction, we often come across the term alcoholism addiction. And it's important. It is a common issue in the recovery journey from alcohol addiction and can hinder progress towards sobriety.
Understanding Alcoholism Denial: Recognizing the Signs and Overcoming It
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 7, 2023 12:21:00 AM / by Staff Blog posted in 12 Steps, AA meetings, Drug Rehab, Alcoholism Treatment Program
6 Ways of Dealing with Triggers in Recovery
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 28, 2023 3:57:00 AM / by Staff Blog posted in 12 Steps, Recovery, Drug Rehab, Family Sober Support, Drug Addiction
An individual's recovery from alcohol or drug addiction depends heavily on triggers. A trigger is an internal or external stimulus that triggers cravings or emotional responses associated with substance abuse. In order for individuals to achieve long-term sobriety, identifying triggers is crucial. In this article, we hope to shed light on identifying and dealing with triggers in recovery.
What Happens in Rehab: Everything About Recovery Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 15, 2023 8:24:00 AM / by Staff Blog posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps, 12 step program, Drug Rehab, Drug Addiction
Facing drug or alcohol addiction (or both!) can be overwhelming, and millions around the world experience that. But seeking rehab is a vital step towards reclaiming your life. It's an acknowledgment that you want to break free from the cycle of substance abuse and embark on a path to recovery. During this journey, you may ask yourself, 'What happens in rehab?' Let me shed some light on this for you.
The Retreat announces the Curtis Carlson Nelson Research Institute to focus on research, advocacy for addiction and recovery
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 2, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Staff Blog posted in 12 Steps, 12 step program, AA meetings, Alcohol & Health
“Having Had a Spiritual Awakening”
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 4, 2023 8:00:00 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps, alcoholism, 12 step program, AA Big Book
The 12th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous says, “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps…” So, what is this “spiritual awakening” and why is it so crucial to long-term recovery?
Preserving Our Unity
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 31, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps, Recovery Program, Alcohol & Health, Treatment Program
In sobriety we build new connections to ourselves, our families, and our communities. In our meetings we embrace all who have “a desire to stop drinking” to our tables. Healthy groups lower barriers to sobriety by creating inclusive spaces and meetings. Healthy groups broaden their understanding of what recovery means for people with different experiences.
Character Defects: (Steps Six and Seven)
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 29, 2022 8:15:00 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps, AA meetings, AA Big Book, Alcohol & Health, Alcoholism Treatment Program
Working with Others
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 20, 2022 8:00:00 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Steps, 12 steps of aa, AA Big Book, 12 Traditions Of AA
Chapter seven of the book, Alcoholics Anonymous, is devoted entirely to working with others. You get a clue from the author of the “Big Book”, how important certain steps are by the amount of space he devotes to them. When the author has devoted an entire chapter to working with others, i.e., Step 12, it must be important.
Recovering In the Heat
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 16, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in 12 Steps, AA meetings, AA Big Book, Alcoholism Treatment Program, Support Group
You can turn up the heat emotionally. You can turn up the heat physically. But what do you do when your emotional and physical temp are turned up, and you can’t access the reset gauge?
A Brief History on Sponsorship
[fa icon="calendar'] May 14, 2020 12:00:00 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in 12 Steps, AA meetings, AA Big Book, 12 Traditions Of AA, Support Group
A definition of the word sponsor published at a time when the A.A. program was in its infancy states: “Sponsor - One who assumes, or one to whom is delegated, responsibility for some other person.” Webster, circa - 1936