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.
An Ex-Head Speaks Out
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 14, 2020 7:00:00 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in Recovery, Drug Rehab, Support Group, Chemical Dependency, Drug Addiction
An excerpt from The Cathedral Crusader published February 28, 1979.
Author’s Note: This article was published nine-months after I got clean and sober. My high school newspaper asked me to write a story about going through treatment. I was glad to do so. The published story set off alarm bells with the school administrators and it led to changes in school policy toward drug and alcohol use.
Rule #62
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 8, 2020 4:13:47 PM / by Maj Donovan posted in Recovery, Drug Rehab, Recovery Program, Alcohol & Health, Drugs Adiction, Alcoholism Treatment Program
While we are all hunkered down and sheltering in place, we thought some good old fashion humor might lift your spirits. Here are some humorous thoughts from one of our blog contributors – Maj. Donovan, U.S. Army, Ret.
The Journey Home
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 11, 2019 7:59:19 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in Recovery, 12 steps of aa, Drug Rehab, Family Sober Support, Older Adult Recovery Programs
What is a Recovery Community Organization?
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 23, 2019 9:00:00 AM / by Maj Donovan posted in substance abuse, 12 steps of aa, Drug Rehab, Older Adult Recovery Programs, Men's Sober Residential, Women's Sober Residential
“A Recovery Community Organization (RCO) is devoted to providing services to and tearing down barriers for those suffering from a substance use disorder. It is a
grassroots community-based organization staffed by people in recovery."
Talk About It
[fa icon="calendar'] May 29, 2019 11:50:23 AM / by Sherry Gaugler-Stewart posted in Alcoholics Anonymous, family recovery, Drug Rehab, Family Sober Support, Drugs Adiction
“Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.”
Living In Truth
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 13, 2019 6:00:00 AM / by Kara F posted in Sober Housing, Drug Rehab, Recovery Program, Drugs Adiction, Alcoholism Treatment Program
There is something extremely satisfying to me when I look out the window first thing in the morning after a new snow and see the perfectly clean state of the world. No dog prints, no dirty sand sprays from recent plows, no half melted snow forts. It’s just pure, un-touched perfection! I feel this way often when I know I am starting a new day and living an authentic life to the best of my ability. I don’t get perfection like that crisp morning snow, but I do get a clean and un-touched slate every day! And I do get to take advantage of that fresh slate to practice living in my truth.
Friends of Bill W. Meet In The Stuyvesant Room at 4:00 P.M.
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 3, 2019 5:54:32 PM / by John MacDougall posted in family recovery, AA meetings, Drug Rehab, Family Sober Support, Recovery Program
I just returned from a Christmas cruise with a family group of nine people on Holland America’s new ship, the Niew Statendam. Our group of nine included my wife and myself, our two daughters, two sons-in-law, and three grandchildren. We all get along well.