Lack of Addiction Recovery Programs With Family Support

Lack of Addiction Recovery Programs With Family Support

Substance abuse is one of the most prominent problems in this country today. It does not only affect the addict themselves. In reality, it is the entire family that suffers from the addict’s use. Addiction is a family disease. Specifically, a family member’s addiction...
Guide to Socializing at 12-Step Meetings

Guide to Socializing at 12-Step Meetings

Socializing becomes rather difficult for some of us when we enter recovery. Perhaps we once excelled at making friends. But as substance abuse gradually took control over our lives, many of us lost touch with this particular skill set. We didn’t know how to meet...
7 Principles of True Fellowship

7 Principles of True Fellowship

There’s nothing wrong with being a bit introverted. Many addicts and alcoholics are introverts. It doesn’t necessarily mean that we never enjoy being social, or even that we lack social skills. It just means that social interactions tend to leave us a bit drained, and...
Should You Consider Breaking Anonymity?

Should You Consider Breaking Anonymity?

People in sobriety maintain anonymity for several reasons. In the case of AA, members are encouraged to maintain anonymity for the sake of the program itself. If a person relapses, those who know them might blame the program rather than the individual. Others maintain...

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