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Do I Need a Sponsor?
A Personal Account: 12-step recovery programs strongly encourage having a sponsor. So, what is a sponsor and do I need a sponsor? A sponsor is someone what has worked the 12-steps of a recovery program and is there to help someone else do the same thing. It is very...
What is a Recovery Community?
To fully grasp the importance of what is a recovery community, let’s look at the definitions of the words “recovery” and “community” and see how they fit together as a foundation for success. Recovery – the act or process of recovering. the regaining of...
Am I An Enabler?
Those struggling with addiction or alcoholism are not alone in their disease. Most have family or friends who might be asking themselves “am I an enabler?” There is a fine line between providing help and preventing your loved one from hitting their bottom....
Alcohol Facts
If someone asked you what the most widely used drug in America is, would you know the answer? While alcohol isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind for everyone, especially since it is often viewed separate from other drugs, it is the correct answer. In...
What to Look for when Choosing a Sponsor in Recovery
The foundation of AA was built on one alcoholic helping another alcoholic. Twelve-step programs are built upon this principle. People that have completed a drug treatment program will often hear, “go to meetings and find a sponsor.” Finding the right sponsor is an...
Alcohol Abuse in the Native American Community
Native Americans suffer a higher death rate due to alcohol than any people in the rest of the nation. These people, who honor mother earth, and lived off of the land for many years without disrupting the environment, have become plagued by alcoholism. There is much...
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