You Have to Have a Plan to Recover
Just like any major goal in life, if you want to achieve recovery, you’ve got to have a plan – a course of action. For instance, to grow a company, you have to have a business plan. To write a book or an article, you need to have an outline. And even to drive your […]
What the 12-Steps Are Really Meant To Do for You
You might think that the 12-step program is meant to keep you sober. Although that's a basic truth, they are also meant to help you transform your life. Essentially, the 12-step program is meant to facilitate an entire transformation of who you are. For many individuals struggling with substance abuse, 12-step programs have been very [...]
There is More Than One Road to Recovery
Fifty or sixty years ago, when someone needed help with addiction, friends and family may have sent them to a religious-based program. And the hope was that through finding a closer relationship with God, the addiction would eventually come to an end. Although religion continues to be a common path of recovery for thousands of [...]
Will I Be an Addict for Life?
There’s a saying among the Alcoholics Anonymous community that goes like this: Once an addict, always an addict. And this saying exists for a good reason. Many people, including experts, believe that once a person has struggled with addiction, they will always be vulnerable to the illness even after many years of sobriety. So, it’s […]
Take Responsibility for Your Recovery from Addiction
Although it sounds simple and perhaps obvious, a person in recovery needs to take responsibility for their well-being. There might be doctors, therapists, and support groups readily available, but if you're not asking for what you need, you might miss out on the benefits of healing from addiction. Recovery from addiction isn't complicated, but it [...]
How to Embrace Change in Addiction Recovery
You might say that when you decide to get sober, you start a journey to a whole new life. You begin the process of becoming a whole new you. But on the one hand, you might be afraid of the unknown, which is natural with a big life change. However, the unknown brings experiences you’ve […]
Reasons You Might Need a New 12-Step Sponsor
Typically, when a person is working the 12-steps, whether that’s in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or another 12-step program, they require the guidance of a sponsor. A sponsor is someone who has more sobriety or experience in addiction recovery and who can provide assistance to someone who is in their early recovery. […]
What Different Recovery Programs Are Available to You?
When struggling with addiction or a mental health disorder, reaching out for professional help can be daunting. But know this: the choices you make now will shape the rest of your life. If you’re looking for greater health and happiness, getting help is the first step on your journey toward becoming a better you, and […]
Can Mindfulness Meditation Work for Addiction?
Did you know that approximately half the people who enter addiction treatment use a toxic substance within a year? That’s a staggering statistic, but unfortunately, substance abuse is often incredibly hard to overcome. It’s human nature to seek pleasure, but when that pleasure interferes with your ability to provide a safe and productive life for […]
