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Getting Sober Older: Finding Long-term Sobriety After 60
It started out like the hundreds, if not thousands, of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings he’d sat through before. A clubhouse, plastic lawn chairs, crowds of seemingly
What to Expect at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings
If you or a loved one is considering attending a 12-step meeting, you might have questions about what to expect. Both Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and
Nashville Top Sober City
Good grief, we didn’t have any idea the “soberest city in the U.S.” according to data compiled by the Daily Beast, is Nashville, TN. But
Wife, Kids, Job…and Recovery? Finding Balance in Early Sobriety
TJ’s wife called him crying. She’d just gotten a call from their oldest son’s school about something he’d said to a classmate. Their son, 10
The 12 Steps in Medical Research
I recently read some information provided by a treatment facility in the South that stated non-12 step treatment modalities were more effective than traditional 12
Even Socrates was a Drunk
One of the most prevalent stereotypes amongst many, including those new to sobriety, is a rather repugnant conception regarding the physical characteristics or appearance of
3 Things to Know About Vivitrol and Other Medications Used to Treat Alcoholism
Alcohol use disorder, the official name for alcoholism, is estimated to affect 17.6 million people in the United States, according to a report from the
Drug Addiction and Mindfulness Meditation
The fog was just beginning to clear. After three weeks battling very acute heroin withdrawals, I was finally starting to feel a measure of physical
His Chronic Alcoholism Was Killing Him. Then He Found Help.
Josh K. knew from an early age he was going to experiment with drugs and alcohol. When a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) officer came
Understanding The 12-Step Program
It can be scary when you or a loved one acknowledges addiction but seeking help through a 12-step program is one of the best methods
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Addiction Treatment Center
There’s a lot to consider when you’re thinking about going to or sending a loved one to treatment. There is no shortage of rehabilitation centers
Coping & Strategy Tips for Family Talking About Opioid Addiction
When someone in your family or special in your life is struggling with addiction, it’s hard to watch them suffer. However, many individuals are fearful