Non 12 Step Ways to Get Sober
The majority of residential addiction treatment centers use a 12 step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. AA and NA are very popular in the world of recovery, but th...
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Getting and Staying Sober - Six Issues You Must Tackle
It starts with the desire to quit using. You’re tired of your life revolving around drugs and alcohol. You want to live a sober lifestyle, but you just don’t know how to. There are several i...
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“Protecting” Ourselves - 20 Common Defense Mechanisms We Use
It’s human instinct to protect ourselves. We often put up defenses in order to shield ourselves from painful realities, especially during active addiction. In recovery, we use defenses, too,...
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What to Do After a Relapse - The "Morning" After
In recovery, “relapse” is that awful seven-letter word that we all fear will bring our lives crashing down. But here’s the truth about relapse: it doesn't mean that you've failed. However, t...
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Emotional Sobriety: Keeping Your Emotions Stable in Recovery
In the beginning, the focus is on physical sobriety. When an addict decides to quit using, they need to put aside their emotions, and the only thing they need to worry about is not picking u...
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