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…
Alcohol remains and has always been the most commonly abused addictive substance across the globe. Easy access to alcohol, relative affordability and the overall permissive attitude towards alcohol use in American culture all contribute to rates of alcoholism. For people most susceptible to addiction, these conditions make it that much easier to get caught up…
The holidays are a wonderful time for some enjoy time with family and friends. To others it is an extremely lonely time fraught with stress, depression, and anxiety. According to the Mayo Clinic, many people find themselves turning to alcohol when life gets stressful. This is even frequent during the holidays because alcohol use is…
The holidays are a time for drinking and merriment and many people will encourage you to drink during this time. If you know you have a problem with alcohol or are a recovering alcoholic, then you will need to find a way to explain or at least refuse the numerous offers of alcohol. The holidays…
Everyone can agree that the holidays are a stressful time. For everyone dealing with an alcohol abuse problem, this stress is drastically compounded. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, handling stress is a great way to avoid drinking. 1. Exercise Science has shown that regular periods of moderate exercise not only…
The holidays are all about celebration, and, for better or worse, alcohol plays a major part in some of the most honored traditions. Because of this, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, people are more likely to drink, and drink more heavily, during the holidays. This makes the holidays an especially…
Alcoholics Anonymous, the first of the 12-step programs and that which every other 12-step model is based upon, has many philosophies. Sometimes, it can be difficult to separate the most important of those and to understand what you must focus on most intensely as a recovering alcoholic in AA. Below are these main philosophies of…
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