People recovering from alcohol-based addictions well know the roller coaster ride the recovery process can be. The effects of chronic alcohol abuse leave lasting imprints on the brain’s physical makeup as well as on how the mind copes with daily life events. Addiction’s classification as a chronic disease sheds light on the actual length and…
Alcoholic beverages have all but become an American pastime, playing a part in most all special occasions and celebrations. Alcohol’s effects produce feelings of relaxation and well-being, which makes it that much easier to keep drinking. Binge drinking takes alcohol indulgence to a whole other level, oftentimes producing dangerous health effects. Binge Drinking According to…
According to Alcoholics Anonymous literature, it is important to learn the history of the movement to truly reap the benefits to the program. The long struggle to recognition that started with one man and a religious group in the 1930’s blossomed in the 1950’s. Alcoholics anonymous saw a great many changes in the 1950’s. What…
If you relapse during AA, it can be a difficult journey. However, relapse is common, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, just like in the case of other chronic diseases like “diabetes, hypertension, and asthma,” and it is important to understand that this can occur. It doesn’t mean you have failed or that…
Al-Anon Family Groups (also called Al-Anon) is a 12-step program for individuals with loved ones who abuse alcohol or are recovering from alcoholism. According to the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, it is the “most widely used form of help by people concerned about another’s drinking.” While AA and Al-Anon can both help…
For many people, AA’s suggestion that they give themselves over to a higher power, a term originally coined in the 1930s by the program, can be easily achieved while, for others, it can be very difficult. For those who grew up with religious backgrounds or find comfort in religion, their belief in a specific god…
Setting goals and making decisions can be difficult when you have an alcohol addiction problem, let alone, making treatment decisions that will affect the rest of your life. The following, are some issues that may help you understand why committing to an alcohol addiction treatment is so important. Effects of Alcohol Addiction Alcohol has been…
Alcohol holds a significant place in society where it is legal and acceptable to drink in moderation, but, the residual effects of drinking alcohol can profoundly impact the way a person’s mind and body functions. Altered physiological processes, whether expected or unknown, cause a chain reaction in the way alcoholics view themselves, their drinking patterns,…
The twelfth step of Alcoholics Anonymous involves a spiritual awakening that is the result of the steps the addict has followed and the promise to carry this message to other alcoholics. Sometimes, this can seem like a daunting task, but it is important to the practice––and to your own recovery––that you understand how to help…
Making amends is one of the most important parts of 12 step programs. So much so, in fact, that there are two steps dedicated to it. But, what does it actually mean to make amends? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines amends as “compensation for a loss or injury”. As relates to your addiction, this means compensating…
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