Alcoholics Anonymous: Working Step 1
“We admit we are powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable.” Breaking Down Step One: How To Complete It Properly Step 1 of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program…
How To Stop Drinking Alcohol
According to reports published by Alcoholics Anonymous, there are nearly 2.1 million AA members across the world. That is over 2 million individuals who have a desire to stop drinking…
How Long Does It Take To Detox From Alcohol?
According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), “hangover symptoms peak when the blood alcohol concentration in the body returns to about zero.” So if you think…
What Is Binge Drinking?
Have you ever gone to a party with friends and started off with a few mixed drinks, then taken a couple of shots of tequila in between drinks, then shotgunned…
How Do I Know If I’m An Alcoholic?
The DSM-V, the diagnostic manual used by mental health professionals in America, refers to alcohol addiction as an alcohol use disorder. However, Alcoholics Anonymous leaves it up to the individual…
What Does Unmanageability Mean In AA?
So you’ve decided to get sober, begin your journey to recovery, and follow a 12 step program. That’s awesome! Only, here you are looking at step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous:…
A Complete Guide to the AA Big Book
If you have ever looked into or attended an AA meeting, you may have heard of The Big Book. The Big Book of AA is a text used in Alcoholics…
Substance Addiction vs. Behavioral Addiction
Addiction is a destructive disease that can lead to once-unthinkable consequences. And the addiction doesn’t have to be to heroin, alcohol, cocaine, or any chemical substance for that matter. It…
Does AA work for everyone?
Asking “does AA work for everyone?” is like asking if everyone has the same fingerprint. Of course not! Every human is unique in their biology, how they were raised, and…
What do they say at the beginning and end of AA meetings?
An overview of a typical AA meeting structure. Businessmen do research on their prospects before sitting down to pitch them. Parents research neighborhood crime rates and school ratings before moving…