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Why Should I Only Focus on the First 5 Steps During Inpatient Care?

May 31, 2016 | Sober.com Contributor

Many people who attend inpatient care for alcohol abuse and alcoholism also learn about the benefits of 12-step recovery programs like AA while in the facility. There are a number of reasons why it will be better for you, though, to only focus on the first 5 steps during your inpatient care. If you are…

Making Your Moral Inventory During Inpatient Care

May 30, 2016 | Sober.com Contributor

The fourth step of AA asks members to make a searching and fearless moral inventory of their lives. Doing so can be an extremely difficult task, but during inpatient care is one of the best times to do it. Call to find safe, reliable rehab centers that also utilize the 12-step method in their treatment…

How Can I Honor the Anonymity of AA?

May 29, 2016 | Sober.com Contributor

Being able to honor and preserve your own anonymity and the anonymity of others during and after your AA membership is one of the most important parts of the program. Call to find rehab centers that utilize 12-step methods and will allow you to recover safely and effectively from alcoholism and substance abuse. The Importance…

Can AA Help Polydrug Users?

May 27, 2016 | Sober.com Contributor

AA can be a helpful tool in the treatment and recovery of polydrug users. Call to find rehab centers that utilize the 12-step method as well as many other treatment options that can be blended together to create a beneficial treatment program for you. The Prevalence of Simultaneous Alcohol and Drug Abuse The simultaneous abuse…

Which Portions of AA Will I Focus on in Behavioral Therapy?

May 26, 2016 | Sober.com Contributor

12-step therapy is often utilized as part of professional behavioral treatment. Your counselor will work with you as you begin the 12 steps and start your journey of recovery with AA. But which portions of the program will you focus on in your behavioral therapy? Call to find reliable, effective rehab facilities where you will…

Can Alcoholics Anonymous Help Me Make Friendships That Last After Rehab?

May 25, 2016 | Sober.com Contributor

Many rehab programs utilize Alcoholics Anonymous and similar programs to create friendships between patients and promote social support. But can AA help you make friendships that will actually last beyond rehab, and how can you take steps to make these relationships endure? AA as Part of Rehab Treatment A great many rehab facilities utilize group…

10 Harm Reduction Strategies for Alcoholics

May 21, 2016 | Sarah Morris

Harm reduction strategies are a set of programs and practices that focus on reducing harmful consequences associated with substance use.1 Harm reduction could be an option for you if you are addicted to alcohol and have already tried other treatments and therapies. Here are ten harm reduction strategies if you struggle with alcohol misuse. In…

5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About AA

May 8, 2016 | Sober.com Contributor

Many people who decide to attend professional rehab can also attend AA during their program. However, there are a number of questions you should ask your rehab doctor before beginning the 12 steps to ensure that you are ready for AA and that it will be helpful to you. Call to find rehab centers that…

Is It Safe to Drink Again After Attending AA and Inpatient Treatment?

May 7, 2016 | Sober.com Contributor

For most recovering alcoholics, it is not safe to start drinking again after attending AA and inpatient treatment. Most treatment programs will emphasize this as well as the benefits of abstinence. Call to find rehab centers that will cater to your needs and allow you to recover in a safe, controlled environment. AA’s Philosophies on…

Are AA Meetings in Inpatient Care Run By Licensed Therapists?

May 6, 2016 | Sober.com Contributor

Whether or not an AA meeting offered in a particular inpatient or residential facility will be run by a licensed therapist depends heavily on the particular facility itself and how it is run. Call to find rehab centers that will utilize AA as well as other treatment modalities to help put an end to your…

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