Detoxing from drugs and alcohol has to happen for the first stage of recovery to take place. Many people who hear the word “detox” automatically fear the process of withdrawal, so they try to avoid getting sober all together to prevent their skewed vision of what will take place. The belief is that an individual […]
Category Archives: Addiction
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Aug
Aug
Now that you have continued through your 12-Step work with vigor and truth, you understand that your character defects can hold you back from being everything you wish to be. Relationships, especially, can be challenging to navigate when you realize that you have been bringing some negativity into them. As you start to gain clarity […]
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Jul
Jul
One person struggling with alcoholism or addiction, helping another who is struggling with the same condition, is the cornerstone of recovery. Gaining the confidence of others who can relate to what you have been through is part of the process of keeping you sober. Being of service to others who need help is all about […]
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Jul
Jul
Getting sober allows people to look back at what they did before and make changes. Life skills often have to be relearned and implemented to assist in staying sober. You may be wondering what life skills have to do with sobriety, but they are vital. Doing the right thing does not come naturally for someone […]
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Jul
Jul
For someone who is addicted to drugs and alcohol, there is an urgency to curb cravings. With no cure for addiction readily available, the cravings become an obsession that becomes part of a person’s subconsciousness. When you are feeling happy, you want to use and drink to celebrate. When you are angry, drugs and alcohol […]
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Jul
Jul
Working your way up to Step Seven is not an easy feat. From the total surrender of drugs and alcohol, all the way to identifying your character defects to give up to a higher power takes intentional effort. Although Step Seven has the least amount of wording in the literature compared to other steps, the […]
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Jul
Jul
Recovery offers you a few different tools to help keep you sober for the long haul. One of the immediate suggestions is to find a homegroup to attend regularly. A homegroup is a recovery meeting that you frequent to become part of a group. Sustaining friendships and taking commitments are the aim of the homegroup […]
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Jun
Jun
Relapse can be a part of recovery. A relapse happens due to not having a defense against the first drink or drug. Once the relapse occurs, the person may decide that it was a mistake and go to any lengths to stay sober. Others may start an insidious cycle of relapse that they cannot stop. […]
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Jun
Jun
You have heard for a while that you must surrender to your addiction to have a chance in recovery. You may have resisted the label of “alcoholic” or “addict” because you believe there is shame around it. You have fought everyone and everything to save face and avoid joining this group of misfits. What you […]
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Jun
Jun
Do yourself a favor and read the story of the jaywalker in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous, on pages 37-38. Whether you are suffering from addiction or supporting someone with an addiction, the jaywalker’s story gives a realistic depiction of what addictive behaviors entail. Sure, the description of the jaywalker may seem silly. However, if you […]
