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Do 12-Step Programs Work? Debunking Common Misconceptions About 12-Step Programs
Few things generate more controversy than the topic of 12-step programs and whether they do effectively work to help people…
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How to Beat Drug Addiction
Many people who have come to the realization that they have a problem usually do not know where to start…
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A Reflection on the Holidays in Sobriety
The feeling of gratitude attained when comparing and contrasting our lives before we got sober and after can be a…
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Buying Drugs Online: A Wholesale Problem
Unbeknownst to many, drugs, along with various other illegal commodities such as forged documents and weapons are actually available to…
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Stress and Excessive Drinking During The Holidays
When we think of the holiday season, we think of family. Of coming together, gratitude, and quality time spent with…
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How Addiction Affects the Family: A Sibling’s Experience
Addiction affects the family, often hurting the ones that love the addict the most. Getting sober, a lot of the…
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Drug Abuse vs. Misuse: What’s the Difference?
Prescription drugs are intended to help us, but can end up hurting us when misused or abused. But what truly…
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The Serenity Prayer: Meaning, History & Recovery Role | New Life House
The Serenity Prayer is used in recovery worldwide. In 12 Step recovery, we close out our meetings with it, and…
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Vivitrol: Spiritual Impediment or Useful Tool?
Is a once monthly Vivitrol shot counterproductive to recovery? There is some debate in the recovery community surrounding the use…
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What Is Rule 62 in Recovery? Meaning Explained | New Life House
AA Rule 62 – “Don’t take yourself too seriously.” Seriously. The realization that we can have fun in sobriety doesn’t…
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Why Was I Hesitant to Get Sober
Addicts can often be stubborn individuals, fighting change and showing resistance to new situations that come our way. For the…
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Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in Sobriety
Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) takes many different forms, and cell phones and social media have the power to take…
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