12 step support groups believe that total abstinence is the only means to complete recovery. But, can this notion be mor ...
Recovery after addiction treatment: Why and what is aftercare?
Aftercare is important to help recovering addicts stay sober. In fact, having a program in place after formal treatment ...
Ego reduction and growth of the spirit in addiction recovery
How can you move BEYOND the unconscious patterns determined by early childhood and the development of the ego? A look at ...
10 guidelines for maintaining recovery from addiction
Catch the small problems in your recovery before they turn into big ones. In this article, learn how you can identify an ...
Group therapy techniques for substance abuse (BOOK REVIEW)
Are you a therapist looking for a practical handbook on working with groups? Check out this workbook for real-life metho ...
Is the Serenity Prayer only for alcoholics or people in A.A.?
No! We can all use the Serenity Prayer. How? More on what the Serenity Prayer is used for here... especially when you ar ...
The meaning of “One Day At A Time”
How can we heal ourselves in the present moment? By understanding and practising a few daily tasks every 24 hours. More ...
How effective are Twelve Step Programs?: Sobriety to spirituality
A discussion of the transformation that occurs when you apply Twelve Step Programs honestly to your life. More on how ef ...
Step 1 A.A. explained
First, you have to admit you have a problem. Then, how can you process and be honest about how your life has spun out of ...
What’s the power in a group? The role of support groups in addiction recovery
Looking to join a support group? We take an insider's look into how support groups have been SHOWN to aid addiction reco ...