Working through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous is no easy task. A person must be committed to working hard and staying focused on meeting personal goals which takes humility, perseverance and inner strength. For individuals in recovery from alcohol or drugs, it is important to take time working through each step. Step 10 is Read More…
Step 8 of AA
After letting go of pride and practicing humility in Step 7, it is time to progress to Step 8 of the 12 step process in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). As each step builds upon the last, it is important to practice patience and persistence. Step 8 asks a person to create a list of harm done Read More…
Step 7 of AA
Moving through the 12 step process in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is challenging but possible with the support of a community of others in recovery. Step 7 focuses on asking a higher power for help, which is something that will take a lifetime to work towards. Learn more about the importance of letting go in this Read More…
Step 6 of AA
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a program focused on recovery for individuals with addiction to alcohol but many people have sought support for addictions of all kinds including drugs, sex, food and more. Moving through the steps with other people who have an addiction provides community, particularly the further along a person goes in recovery. Step Read More…
Step 5 of AA
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a 12-step program designed to offer support and community for individuals in recovery from drugs or alcohol. Step 5 of the process serves to help people admit exactly what shortcomings existed that led to addiction but also to seek and offer forgiveness. Learn more about this step and why it is Read More…
Step 3 of AA
The third step in recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) focuses on making a mindset shift away from negative thinking towards positive energy which can build character and confidence. Making better choices starts with setting a frame of mind focused on good things rather than those which drove a person to drink or do drugs. This Read More…
Step 2 of AA
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides support and community for individuals in recovery from addiction. AA provides resources, tools and information which help people not feel alone in recovery. Designed with 12 steps, the second step focuses on how to seek a higher power in releasing control and finding hope for a future without drugs or alcohol. Read More…
Step 1 of AA
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has a 12 step program to support individuals in recovery. Based in community groups, people can attend meetings and learn from others who range from new to seasoned individuals in recovery while gaining insight about one’s own life and how to live a healthy, happy life in sobriety. Step 1 is the Read More…
Introduction to AA for Alcoholism Recovery
The most widely attended self-help program for alcoholism recovery is the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) twelve-step program. People who struggle with addictions of all kinds have found support and help in recovery. Families and friends of loved ones with addiction have also benefited from a variety of 12 step programs. Learn more about the steps and Read More…