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Another Holiday Season In Recovery
This year marks another holiday season in recovery that I’m getting to experience. As I got to New Life House just…
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Grateful In My Recovery
This Thanksgiving I am grateful for all I have been given from the 12 steps of AA. I have my…
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When Does Supporting Become Enabling an Addiction?
Many family members of alcoholics will do anything to help out. Offering a place to stay or loaning money are…
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Is Drug Addiction About Drugs Or The Individual?
When thinking of drug addiction, the obvious problem that comes to mind is drugs. Addiction is often thought of as…
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My Recovery From Relapse
I’m tense in my therapist’s office as we listen to the ringtone over the speaker until a voice answers. “Hey…
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Is Early Recovery The Right Time To Get Everything Back?
A loved one finally getting sober can be an exciting time for a family that has watched them struggle again…
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Should Adderall Be Prescribed to an Addict?
In America, Adderall is abused mostly by college students and young adults. An estimated 20-30% of all college students regularly…
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First Visit Home in Sobriety
So, my son had to come home for court. This was big. He hadn’t been home yet. The last time he saw…
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Don’t Be Afraid of ‘God Shots’
I found marijuana in my son’s room when he was seventeen. This was following odd behavior, like offering to walk…
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What is the Difference Between a Therapist and a Sponsor?
One of the key elements of working a 12 step program is having a sponsor that guides you through the…
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Are 12 Step Meetings Enough to Support Long-Term Sobriety?
Most people finding their way into recovery are familiar with 12 step meetings. Is just attending 12 step meetings enough…
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What is the Difference Between Alcoholism and Addiction?
There are many similarities between alcoholism and addiction, but what are the real differences? Outside of the name, either way both…
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