For many people, going to the bar is a fun activity they are used to doing with their friends. But once you join AA, it is better to skip out on this particular gathering. Call today to find out how AA can help you recover from alcohol abuse and make a solid change in your…
During recovery, you are often faced with the consequences and outcomes of your actions while under the influence. One of the key steps in the recovery process is making amends for your actions. Understanding why it is so important to make amends can help you be successful in your recovery. It’s Different Than Apologizing To…
Recovering from addiction is not easy. It is hard work and can feel taxing most times, but there are more things to be thankful for than you might think. Keeping a happy, grateful attitude can go a long way toward recovery. If you are feeling like you need things to be thankful for while recovering,…
Addiction can be immensely difficult on families, and deciding on a treatment option that pleases everyone can also be problematic. The important thing to remember when searching for a recovery program is to find one that works for you. But there are ways to help your family members understand AA if they are skeptical about…
A person’s sponsor in AA is meant to be a helper and an advisor as the individual attempts to navigate the difficult journey of recovery and sobriety. However, it is not advisable for someone who is in AA to date their sponsor. Dating and Recovery in AA It is normal for people to feel attracted…
AA has helped many people work through their alcoholism and alcohol abuse since it was first created in the 1930s. But there are many widely held beliefs about the program that cause large numbers of individuals to decry it. While AA isn’t for everyone, some of these beliefs are myths and are damaging to those…
One of the most desirable things about AA is that a person can join the program at any time, for free, and leave at any time. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, people can stay in the program as long as they choose “without insurance and without divulging personal information.” Essentially,…
While they are harder to spot, a functional addict is one of the most dangerous people because they do not see themselves as an addict. Most stereotypes conclude that addicts are homeless, jobless, alone, etc. and so if they do not fit the stereotype, they do not have an addiction. It is important to know…
Especially if you have attended or are attending a professional treatment program for your alcoholism in addition to AA, this mutual-help group (MHG) can be a strong, long-term treatment plan. Depending on your needs, you may decide to stay in AA for a long time, and this could be extremely beneficial to you. No Consequences…
There are several steps in AA that focus on communicating with or being open to one’s higher power. Step seven asks members to “humbly ask” their higher power “to remove their shortcomings,” something that can seem odd before you join the program and learn what it is to communicate with this power (Substance Abuse and…
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