How to Find AA Meetings Near You Using the Find Recovery Directory
If you’re looking for support today, finding AA meetings near you can be simple when you use the Find Recovery directory. Whether you are new to recovery, returning after time…
Recovery Apps That Actually Work
Recovery apps can never replace professional treatment, but that doesn’t mean they can’t support the recovery process. A well-designed recovery app can serve as a critical bridge between meetings or…
How to Choose the Right Recovery Meeting for Your First Time: AA vs. NA vs. SMART Recovery
The decision to attend your first recovery meeting is often met with a mix of relief and intense anxiety. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one,…
A Beginner’s Guide to the Big BookAuto Draft
If you could only look at one source to learn as much as possible about Alcoholics Anonymous — the philosophy, the guiding principles, or how to incorporate it into your…
Life Beyond the Steps: Alternative Support Systems for Recovery (SMART, Dharma, Refuge)
If you’ve tried A.A. but found it did not resonate with you, here are a few alternative support groups that might be exactly what you’ve been looking for. S.M.A.R.T. Recovery…
The Pocket Intervention: Talking to Your Child About Drugs Without Pushing Them Away
Finding out your child—whether they’re a teenager or a young adult—is using drugs is a “heart-in-your-throat” moment. Your first instinct is probably a mix of panic, anger, and an overwhelming…
HALT: Your Simple Tool for Preventing Relapse
For anyone in recovery, the fear of relapse is real and ever-present. Sobriety isn’t just about avoiding substances; it’s about learning to manage life’s normal ups and downs without turning…
Does AI Make A Good Accountability Partner?
The future of addiction treatment is here — and it’s probably already in your pocket. Artificial intelligence, which has been making waves in the healthcare industry for a few years…
How to Offer the Gift of Recovery to a Loved One
Addiction is a disease that affects not only the individual struggling but also everyone who loves them. When a loved one is caught in the cycle of substance abuse, the…
What is the Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) method?
What if you could gain 20 years of insight and advice from a wildly successful person in less time than it takes to binge your favorite television series? This is…