When working to prevent drunk driving, preparation can offer a safety net that keeps you and others safe.1 The efforts you take to stop drinking and driving may save someone’s life, including your own. By planning to prevent drunk driving, you can ensure your travel plans prioritize safety for yourself and others. Why Stop Drinking…
Knowing what to look for in an AA sponsor is important to your recovery.
Deciding to attend an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting can be difficult and intimidating, even if you want to go and know deep down inside that you need to. But returning to AA after you’ve been absent for a while can sometimes be scarier than attending for the very first time. You might be worried that…
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides a variety of techniques, resources, and literature to promote recovery from alcohol addiction.1 One hallmark of the fellowship is its mantras and phrases, the many AA sayings used to promote a recovery-oriented lifestyle.2 One phrase that many people associate with AA emphasizes “progress not perfection” in substance use recovery. This process-oriented…
If you need treatment for alcohol use disorder or another form of addiction, consider the benefits of group therapy, one of several treatment approaches used in the treatment of substance use disorders. Addiction is a progressive disease that affects every part of a person’s life.1 Addiction treatment program therapies are designed to address different aspects…
When people with substance use disorders enter into addiction recovery programs, it’s common for them to ask if they will have to completely abstain from drinking. If you or someone you know is trying to quit drinking or cut back on alcohol use, you may be wondering if programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous require total…
When you’re in a recovery program for drug or alcohol addiction, you may find yourself wondering if it’s a good idea to get a pet. Pets can offer numerous benefits, but they also involve a certain level of responsibility that you may not be ready for, depending on where you are in the recovery process….
Peer support groups can be incredibly helpful to people in recovery. Research shows that people who participate in support groups, particularly sharing during AA meetings – are less likely to continue using alcohol or other behaviors that pose drug-related health risks and less likely to experience cravings.1 Twelve-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) are…
One of the gifts of being an AA member is the opportunity to sponsor another member through the 12 Steps. The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous defines a sponsor as “An alcoholic who has made some progress in the recovery program and shares that experience on a continuous basis with another alcoholic who is attempting…
When it comes to Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous, there are more similarities than differences, however, there are small variations to consider.
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