Today there are approximately 23 million adults in recovery from addiction in the United States. For anyone of these individuals, there could be something that goes awry in recovery. Perhaps their sponsor relapses or their family moves away or perhaps they go through a challenging heartbreak. These are situations that could threaten a person’s sobriety […]
Just like any major goal in life, if you want to achieve recovery, you’ve got to have a plan – a course of action. For instance, to grow a company, you have to have a business plan. To write a book or an article, you need to have an outline. And even to drive your […]
There’s a saying among the Alcoholics Anonymous community that goes like this: Once an addict, always an addict. And this saying exists for a good reason. Many people, including experts, believe that once a person has struggled with addiction, they will always be vulnerable to the illness even after many years of sobriety. So, it’s […]
You might say that when you decide to get sober, you start a journey to a whole new life. You begin the process of becoming a whole new you. But on the one hand, you might be afraid of the unknown, which is natural with a big life change. However, the unknown brings experiences you’ve […]
Typically, when a person is working the 12-steps, whether that’s in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or another 12-step program, they require the guidance of a sponsor. A sponsor is someone who has more sobriety or experience in addiction recovery and who can provide assistance to someone who is in their early recovery. […]
When struggling with addiction or a mental health disorder, reaching out for professional help can be daunting. But know this: the choices you make now will shape the rest of your life. If you’re looking for greater health and happiness, getting help is the first step on your journey toward becoming a better you, and […]
