Most, if not all, individuals who go to rehab struggle with the decision.Going into rehab signals giving up control which is very difficult for a person coming out of addiction. It is not something to dread or fear as rehab offers many benefits and opportunities to live a life that is clean, sober and fulfilling. Read More…
A person who successfully completes a program for drug addiction has reason to celebrate the big accomplishment. The real work of recovery, however, begins when a person leaves rehab to transition back into a daily routine. Learn more about how an alumni program can help a person stay clean and sober after treatment. Rehab Read More…
The last and final step of the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 step process is focused on spiritual awakening. After a person has completed the previous steps and worked through the inner healing journey of recovery required, the final step culminates in taking the message to other alcoholics and persons with addiction. Learn more about step Read More…
A person who attends an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting is making the first step in a long journey of recovery. While the most important step can be the hardest (to attend a meeting) there are additional opportunities through the 12 step process to grow, change and become healthier with the support of community. The 12 Read More…
A person who attends an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting is making the first step in a long journey of recovery. While the most important step can be the hardest (to attend a meeting) there are additional opportunities through the 12 step process to grow, change and become healthier with the support of community. The 12 Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
