Seeking out sources of inspiration is essential for those in recovery. Look no further than your local Alcoholics Anonymous chapter for a treasure trove of inspiration. It is highly likely you’ll find the motivational A.A. slogans in plain sight at any Twelve Step meeting you attend. Inspiration is foundational in the Alcoholics Anonymous program. The […]
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What Can I Expect At My First A.A. Meeting?
We can all remember what it felt like on the first day of school, or the first day on a new job. Those anxious feelings we experience are caused by the fear of the unknown. It is no wonder that this same reaction is very common when attending your first A.A. meeting. You most likely […]
Signs Your Loved One Has a Heroin Addiction
In the wake of a nationwide opiate crisis, people today have more awareness of the dangers of heroin. This is why learning that a loved one has developed a heroin habit can be so devastating. While dependence on heroin is difficult to overcome, with treatment, commitment, and continuing care efforts it is possible for your […]
The Benefits of Telehealth
Hallelujah for technology! During the pandemic nothing has played a bigger role in surviving the upheaval in daily life than digital telehealth services. For individuals in recovery, platforms like Zoom, Skype, and Google Hangouts have allowed people to remain connected to key support services at a time when in-person services were temporarily shelved. As we […]
How Can I Protect My Recovery if a Friend Relapses?
The friendships that are made in treatment and recovery become a significant source of support on your recovery journey. Together, sober friends hold each other accountable and cheer each other on. These key friendships become a powerful component of your sobriety support network. When one of these friends suffers a relapse it can feel truly […]
5 Anger Management Tips for Recovery
We all experience anger from time to time. Anger is a normal human response to an emotional disturbance, such as feeling frustrated or the sense of being slighted by someone. We learn to manage our anger through the executive functions of the brain’s limbic system, which also controls decision-making and impulsivity. When emotion regulation is […]