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Many men and women who choose to enter into a life of sobriety believe that Alcoholics Anonymous is a program solely for those who have problems with alcohol. At face-value, this makes sense, and some people in the recovery community firmly believe that Alcoholics Anonymous is for treating the disease of alcoholism, which Narcotics Anonymous…
DetailsChange is scary and going to detox is definitely a change. Though it is natural to fear change, detox is a huge, necessary step on the road to recovery. If you finally decide to get sober and clean, then you will face many tests and challenges. The first one is to detox, get clean, and…
DetailsEarly sobriety can feel overwhelming at times. We’ve embarked upon a new life-path, uncertain of what the future holds. Our emotions are heightened, our brains are beginning to heal, and finally, we begin to feel the weight of the external stressors that we ignored in our addiction. Stress, however, can be manageable with a few…
DetailsIt’s not easy being the boss. In fact, some research shows that depression among CEOs could be double the national level of 20%. While it’s no secret that the life of a CEO is a high-pressure job, many CEOs simply feel they have to “push through” the hard times. In the process of supporting others,…
DetailsAddiction recovery is a process that goes on long after treatment. Once the program ends, the true work begins. Finding ways to implement what you learned into healthy, sustainable routines will keep you thinking positive and reduce risk of relapse. Here are some benefits of volunteering in recovery from addiction. Activity Increases Volunteering to help…
DetailsYou’ve worked hard to achieve sobriety. Now it’s time to have some fun without alcohol or drugs. How do you get your work done and have a few laughs at work? Answer: Grab your coworkers and break out the Trivial Pursuit. When you think of work, you don’t tend to think about fun, laughter…
DetailsAddiction recovery consists of acknowledging the fact that you have a dependence on alcohol or drugs and learning new ways to deal with life’s challenges. It’s one thing to handle recovery at home with family and friends, it’s another matter to handle sobriety at work. Here are some tips to manage the transition. Acknowledge Fact…
DetailsIt’s no secret that most people new to recovery lack major life skills. Learning these is part of treatment and recovery. You’re not expected to know anything when you get to recovery. The only requirement for recovery is a desire for change. The rest will come in time. One of the primary traits of…
DetailsNow that you’ve decided to get help, you’re probably looking through all the treatment options. There are over 14,500 treatment centers in the United States. The thought of attending treatment can be terrifying. You are likely intimidated and may want to stay close to home because that will be the only familiarity. Change is…
DetailsMany people new to recovery may lack general life skills. Addicts and alcoholics are used to instant gratification and may not understand the concept of working hard to achieve goals. It’s possible work ethic is something you were never taught growing up. Addiction may have also clouded your understanding. Addiction tends to inadvertently promote…
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