Third Concept Archives | Amethyst Recovery Center

The Twelve Concepts for World Service: Concept V

by Justin Kunst | May 31, 2016 | Rehab Aftercare, Treatment

While doing our series on the Twelve Concepts for World Service, we have made an effort to show how these concepts may apply to more than just AA groups and elected service representatives. Instead, we have attempted to broaden our scope by also demonstrating how...

The Twelve Concepts for World Service: Concept IV

by Justin Kunst | Apr 7, 2016 | Rehab Aftercare, Treatment

When we touched on the Third Concept last month, we spoke frequently of the “Right of Decision,” the right for AA groups and their members to act as delegates rather than servants. Embedded in Concept IV is the “Right of Participation,” which is similar in some ways...

Embracing the Fourth Tradition

by Justin Kunst | Apr 6, 2016 | Addiction, Rehab Aftercare, Treatment

As we have done in previous months this year, we are following our article on the Fourth Step of AA/NA with an article on the Fourth Tradition. We noted in our article on the Third Tradition that, while Tradition One and Tradition Two may have been somewhat related to...

The Twelve Concepts for World Service: Concept III

by Justin Kunst | Mar 7, 2016 | Recovery

Since we waited until a little later in the year to start doing a series on AA’s Twelve Concepts for World Service, the first few have been posted relatively close together. Now that it is March and we are on Concept III, we are finally caught up and able to continue...

Understanding Symptoms of Withdrawal

Jan 27, 2021

Have you ever spent days or weeks away from someone you typically see every day? Possibly a sibling, parent, or spouse. Did you start to miss them, wish you had them with you, and imagine the things about that person that bring you comfort? At first, the feelings seem...

5 Ways Exercise Can Help Recovering Addicts

Jan 26, 2021

A New Years’ resolution isn’t the only reason you should consider hitting the gym. Everyone knows that exercise has no shortage of physical and mental benefits. However, it has specific perks for those undergoing addiction treatment. Here are 5 targeted ways that...

The Benefits and Drawbacks of a Harm Reduction Model

Jan 15, 2021

What Is Harm Reduction? In the case of substance abuse, harm reduction is a proactive approach to making drug use—both legal and illegal—as safe as possible. These practices address broad social and health issues. Harm reduction is a concept that can be applied to any...