Relapse Prevention and Recovery As noted in the first article in this two-part series, relapse, for many, is part of the journey for many recovery from addiction in a 12-Step program like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or other treatment programs. Getting to the point of...
Understanding Relapse in Substance Abuse Recovery Relapse is often part of the journey to recovery from substance abuse. Step 1 in the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-Step program is a huge and often not a slam dunk. Getting to the point of admitting complete...
Introduction Step 9 builds on the hard work you completed on the 8th Step. Did you feel any relief getting your list made, or did you see the list and start becoming anxious about moving to Step 9? Hopefully, the effort you put into becoming willing to make amends...
Step 8 in Alcoholics Anonymous: A Path to Healing and Accountability Welcome to Step 8! Hopefully, you got a good start on dropping the rock in Steps 6 and 7. This step marks a significant turning point in the journey toward recovery. It’s where we start to...
Humility is a concept that is often misunderstood today. It is sometimes mistaken for weakness or self-deprecation, but true humility is quite the opposite. It involves a clear understanding of one’s strengths and limitations and the ability to accept help from...
Patience – The Struggle is Real! Practicing patience can often feel like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall. We try again and again, only to see the gelatin plop on the floor. Luckily, we are provided plenty of opportunities daily to practice. Being patient in many...
