What is Considered Heavy Drinking?
We have all been at the party where someone has drunk one too many glasses of alcohol and is now causing a scene. Unfortunately, heavy or excessive drinking has many…
Can I Go To AA If I’ve Been Drinking?
One of the biggest appeals of peer-based addiction recovery groups like Alcoholics Anonymous is the promise of anonymity in a judgment-free zone. They teach that being short of perfection is…
Who Runs AA Meetings? Alcoholics Anonymous Leadership Roles
Alcoholics Anonymous is the largest peer-based support group in the world, with a presence in 180 nations. Despite its widespread growth and staying power (AA is nearly a century old!)…
Is Alcoholics Anonymous Free?
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have a desire to stop drinking. This program is based on the 12 steps and 12 traditions outlined by the…
Narcotics Anonymous For Families: What It Is & How It Helps
Narcotics Anonymous is a peer-based support group that helps thousands of addicted persons find their motivation to quit using drugs or to continue abstaining from them. But as anyone who’s…
Narcotics Anonymous Rules, Guidelines & Tips For Joining
If you’re eager to join the Narcotics Anonymous fellowship but have never attended a 12-step group before and aren’t sure what to expect, we’ve got you covered. We read the…
Living With An Addict? This Is How & When You Should Kick Them Out
Living with a disease like addiction is tough. However, it’s not just the afflicted who are affected by chronic drug abuse. Drug addiction can negatively impact the entire family dynamic…
Rebuilding Trust in Yourself & Others During Recovery
Substance use can cause an individual to do and say things that are embarrassing, upsetting, and frankly, wrong. This could be anything from missing important events and making inappropriate comments…
Addiction & Divorce: 4 Major Reason Why Drug Use Ruins Marriages
Relationships are work, as any couple can tell you. When real life hits—kids, money troubles, changing jobs, the loss of a loved one—even marriages find that ‘til death do us…
How 12 Step Programs Help Overcome Treatment Barriers
Addiction treatment can be life-saving, both in the figurative and literal sense. It can put a stop to the compulsive drug use that destroys marriages and other important relationships, makes…