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…
How Do I Get an AA Chip?
Members who join Alcoholics Anonymous are working every day to maintain their sobriety and to live a better life. It is a day by day process and it is not…
What Women Should Know About Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a program that is designed to be applicable to people of all ages, gender, race, nationality, religion, etc. However, there can sometimes be a tremendous benefit to…