What Do AA Sponsors Do & Why You Need One
Those who have been through the 12 steps of AA know that sponsors can play a vital role in a recovering alcoholic or addict’s sobriety. Having a sponsor is one…
A Brief Guide to Working the 12 Steps of Al-Anon
Working the 12 Steps of Al-Anon gives you a chance to accompany loved ones as they discover a way to get their lives back on track. The program is designed…
5 NA Prayers You Should Know
Narcotics Anonymous has a spiritual element that is interwoven with the foundation of 12-step programs. Prayers are often used as reminders and encouragement for the journey of sobriety. Unveiling the…
22 New Year’s Resolutions for Recovering Addicts
Like it or not, the new year is almost upon us. The end of the old and the start of the new marks a symbolic juncture–one that’s all about wiping…
Does Narcotics Anonymous Really Work?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a 12-step program for people with drug addictions to find peer support. For many, NA is their first step into addiction recovery. However, these peer groups…
10 Common Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Topics
Although individual therapy is at the core of addiction treatment, Narcotics Anonymous meetings and support group meetings are vital for recovery. Still, many are intimidated by the meeting topics and…
The True History of Narcotics Anonymous
Since its establishment in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous and its famous 12 steps have become ubiquitous with addiction treatment and recovery. It marked the tide of a new model of addiction….
What is the NA (Narcotics Anonymous) Meeting Format?
Narcotics Anonymous was created in 1953 to serve those recovering from any and all types of addiction (as opposed to Alcoholics Anonymous, which had been around for 20 years already,…
Shame & Alcoholism: How to Cope With It
Shame is an automatic emotion that responds to a sense of failure. It’s a feeling many struggling with substance use disorders know a bit too well. Over time, shame disconnects…
Alcoholism in Marriage: How to Cope When You’re Married to an Alcoholic
Being married to an alcoholic or even a recovering alcoholic can understandably lead to feelings of stress and hopelessness. When alcoholism and marriage coincide, a lot happens among both parties…