College Student’s Guide to 12-Step Recovery
College is the modern rite of passage for young adults, representing new beginnings, finding your identity, meeting new people, and taking on new experiences. So many things come to mind…
Alcohol & Its Troubling Effects on Youth
Alcohol is the number one drug of choice among America’s youth–and it’s killing them. In small children, it’s a potent poison that can result in seizures, coma, and even death….
The Connection Between Addiction & Homelessness
Drug abuse and addiction are pervasive issues that affect homeless populations at consistently higher rates than the general public. While it’s true that many people who are homeless struggle with…
What Is Addiction According To Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
Addiction is a problem for societies around the world. It affects the lives of people who care about us. But, it’s a very complex problem in which genetic, social, familial,…
What Are the Treatment Methods for Alcohol Addiction?
Alcohol abuse is among some of the most common addictions in the world with many people struggling with alcohol use disorder (AUD). When the habit of drinking starts affecting a…
Is Alcohol a Depressant?
There are a lot of different ways to classify drugs, such as their chemical structure or how they’re used (i.e. crushed and snorted, swallowed, or injected as a liquid). One…
Adult Children of Alcoholics: Finding Recovery Support
The Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) program is a 12-Step program that focuses on emotional sobriety. It focuses on the family system, addressing common behaviors and personality traits that result…
Why Attend AA or NA 12 &12 Meetings?
You wouldn’t think twice about going to the doctor when you’re sick, or going to the gym if you want to get in shape, right? Well if your goal is…
Why is Integrated Treatment Impactful?
Addiction and mental illness are treatable conditions. Have you ever wondered what happens if addiction and mental illness are developed at the same time? This phenomenon is called co-occurring disorders. …
Why You Can’t Quick-Study The 12-Steps
The 12-Steps are one of the cornerstones of the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to getting sober. They are 12 spiritually-focused steps recovering alcoholics should follow on their path to sobriety, serving…