The Dangers Of Alcoholic Ketoacidosis
Alcoholic ketoacidosis is a somewhat common condition among individuals recovering from alcohol abuse. The condition, which causes unpleasant symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, is most often seen among people…
What To Do If An Alcoholic Refuses Treatment
How do you help an alcoholic who doesn’t want help? That’s a challenge that many face when their loved ones succumb to alcoholism. It’s a challenging situation for everyone involved….
12 Principles of Al-Anon
While both Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon are based on the 12-step recovery model and share many other similarities, the 12 principles of Al-Anon are different from the 12 principles of…
How Hugging Can Help You Heal
Hugging is a simple act, yet one of the most powerful gestures of love. No one can deny the power of physical touch; it is a powerful way to connect…
The Meaning Behind Al-Anon
No, Al-Anon is not an abbreviation for the widely known organization, Alcoholics Anonymous, nor are they one and the same. Al-Anon is a distinct organization that boasts a worldwide presence…
Before Taking The First Step
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a worldwide organization whose foundational principle of the Twelve Steps has become synonymous with addiction recovery. However, those alone are not the sole reason for the…
10 Ways to Encourage a Recovering Addict
Addiction is a chronic condition, and just like other chronic conditions are managed with a comprehensive and sympathetic approach, addiction should be too. Rather than looking at it as a…
What is the Philosophy Behind the 12 Steps of Recovery?
The 12 Steps are designed to help people who struggle with addiction by promoting spiritual and character growth. This will help them better understand themselves and the world around them,…
Recovery Affirmations For The New Year
Words have power, and positive affirmations are a way to use them to your benefit. Positive affirmations are statements we repeat to ourselves to encourage and motivate. They can be…
7 Tips To Be An Effective AA Sponsor
Sponsorships are an important part of the Alcoholics Anonymous recovery method. Sponsors are essentially people with personal experience in the AA method who can guide less experienced recovering alcoholics. AA…