Special Resources for Atheists in Recovery
Although Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is meant to welcome everyone, the references and reliance on God or a “higher power” can be off-putting to atheists in recovery. It’s often difficult for a...
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Life after the last drink or drug: relationships, routines, setbacks, and how people stay connected once the early stretch is over.
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What is Sobriety? Understanding Your Path to True Freedom
Explore what sobriety truly means in this enlightening article, delving into its journey beyond physical abstinence to emotional and psychological freedom. Discover how therapies like CBT, DBT, and MAT, along with a holistic approach, are key to overcoming addiction. Learn about sobriety's positive impacts on relationships, mental health, and overall well-being, highlighting the profound sense of freedom and fulfillment it brings.
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Getting Sober: How to Start Safely and What to Do Today
If you want to get sober but do not know where to begin, start with the immediate questions: how to stop safely, who to ask for help, and what support you will need in the first few days.
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Staying Sober: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Recovery
Once you stop drinking or using, there is still work, family, stress, and free time to figure out. Staying sober involves building routines and knowing who to call when you want to use again.
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Signs of Addiction by Substance: When to Ask for Help
You may have noticed changes in your own drinking or drug use, or be worried about someone close to you. Start with the substance involved to read about warning signs and where to get help.
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When Helping Others Distracts You From Helping Yourself
The potential for helping other people is one of the best aspects of being in recovery. Recovering addicts often realize that helping other people is a surefire way to feel good about themse...
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Stages of Recovery
Recovery is a very subjective term, and everyone has a different definition of what recovery means to them. Addiction can take hold quickly. Addiction is a complicated disease that is clas...
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Are You Willing to Go to Any Length To Stay Sober?
“If you have decided you want what we have and are willing to go to any length to get it, then you are ready to take certain steps.” – Alcoholics Anonymous. Page 58 Whether you attend AA mee...
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Alternatives to AA
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has millions of members all over the world, and it’s been an extremely helpful and supportive group for many. Lots of people swear by AA and its 12 steps. Some beli...
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