The Promises of AA: A Pathway to Hope and Healing
Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, promises to help guide individuals on their journey from alcohol addiction to sobriety. As such, the support group is available for people at any stage of their recovery. They have much to gain from AA, whether they’re currently trapped in addiction or have already graduated from alcohol rehab. We believe Alcoholics […]
Snorting Ice: Understanding Slang Terms for Crystal Meth Use
Snorting ice is a way to describe using crystal meth via the nose. Meth is an illegal stimulant that produces a n intense and potentially dangerous high. Because of its potent effects, meth is a popular recreational drug. It can be purchased and used in a few different forms, each with its own unique dangers. […]
Your First 90 Days Sober
Why Are the First 90 Days So Important? The first 90 days of your sobriety is often considered to be the most important, and the most dangerous. It has many names and many definitions. It’s been called the “danger zone”, or is referred to as “intensive care”. This is because it is the most difficult […]
Rebuilding Broken Relationships
Substance abuse is one of the most difficult and painful diseases to overcome. Just as with cancer or other dangerous medical diseases, addiction affects every person in your life that you are close with. As the brain becomes more dependent on substances, behaviors begin to change and shift away from their norm. Things you once […]
Prayers for Addiction
Spirituality plays a crucial role in addiction recovery, offering comfort and strength regardless of religious beliefs. Prayers for addiction and recovery can help to shift your focus from substance abuse and shame to seeking healing, grounding, and connection. Spirituality During Recovery Regardless of who you were before your addiction, how you were raised, or what […]
Harm Reduction Therapy
What is Harm Reduction Therapy? Harm Reduction is a somewhat controversial topic that you may or may not have heard of. At its core, harm reduction treatment seeks to be a form of substance abuse treatment that does not replace traditional programs, but rather, tries to quite literally reduce harm or fatality associated with addiction. […]
Causes of Relapse
The Causes of Relapse: Precursors to Be Aware Of There are many causes of relapse, being aware of them and yourself is the key to avoiding relapse like a pro. Make sound decisions, and take things one step at a time to protect yourself in early recovery. Romance When you are in early recovery, you’re […]
Baby Steps: How To Start Your Recovery
Finally, you’ve found the desire to choose recovery. You’ve made a decision that you need to get sober and stay sober. Well, you made a decision that you’ll try and get sober. Ok, someone told you that you drink too much and party too hard. You got a DUI. Your boss told you to clean […]
How to Tune Out the Distracting “Noise” During Recovery
Our minds are our own worst enemy, especially when it comes to trying to challenge our own thinking. One fundamental problem-solving difficulty common to alcoholics and drug abusers is the inability to simplify situations and concentrate on the central issue. Many alcoholics and addicts say they took chemicals to escape— at least temporarily,- from the […]
The Promises: a Breathtaking Inventory of Recovery Benefits
One of the most treasured of all of the passages in the “Big Book”, or the main text of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) literature, is a passage that is referred to as “The Promises”: “If we are painstaking about this stage of our development, we will be amazed before we are half-way through. We are going […]
