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…
Alcoholism is Likely a Result of These 3 Factors
In the mood to tackle a really difficult question? Then let’s try and tackle a big one: What’s the cause of alcoholism? Like most things — including alcoholism itself —…
Open Vs. Closed AA Meetings: What’s the Purpose?
Alcoholics Anonymous is a peer-based support group that’s open to people of all ages, races, and faiths. Both the individuals who struggle with a drinking problem and those who love…
What are AA Discussion Meetings?
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are typically between 60 and 90 minutes long. There are several different types of meetings that are held, each with specific focuses and routines. One of which…
What Are Early Intervention Services for Substance Abuse? Why Are They So Important?
Substance abuse disorders are progressive, making it challenging for most people to notice the warning signs of addiction. In some cases, loved ones will only recognize symptoms once addicts have…
10 Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Sobriety
For many people, recovery from addiction might seem daunting. Withdrawal symptoms can often make early sobriety days challenging, and without the right support, many fall back to old habits and…
Which Opiates are the Most Addictive?
People have used opiates to relieve pain and get high ever since opium’s intoxicating properties were first identified thousands of years ago. Individuals who genuinely required pain relief throughout history…
When Can I Stop Going to AA Meetings?
There are two main reasons why a person would want to stop going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. One is that they feel cured of their alcoholic addiction; they’ve reached a…