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Top 10 Cities for Living in Recovery By Cheryl Steinberg We’ve all heard talk about the “geographical solution” and how it doesn’t really work. However, if, say, “pulling a geographic" is for the right reasons – to change people, places and things that won’t serve you in... Learn More

MM vs AA: Which Wont Work For You? Author: Justin Mckibben Recovery from alcohol or drug addiction can seem like a world of confusion, convoluted approaches and misunderstood opinions, especially from the outside looking in. No method has proven to be perfect, and 12 step fellowships like AA... Learn More

17 Thoughts You Have When You’re Speaking at a Meeting [caption id="attachment_15643" align="aligncenter" width="338"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] By Cheryl Steinberg The saying goes, “never say no to service,” so, when someone asks you to speak in a meeting, whether you want to or not, you should say “yes.” And, for those... Learn More

14 Thoughts You Have in a Meeting By Cheryl Steinberg Whether you want to admit it or not, when you’re in a fellowship meeting, your mind wanders. Here are 14 thoughts you have in a meeting. #1. “I don’t really feel like being here. Why did I... Learn More

When it Comes to Criminal Confessions, Is Anonymity a Guarantee? By Cheryl Steinberg AA and other 12 Step fellowships promise anonymity but, don’t be confused; it’s not the same thing as ‘confessional privilege,’ the expectation of confidentiality when one confesses to their priest or, the protection of confidentiality between lawyer... Learn More

Obamacare and AA at Odds By Cheryl Steinberg The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also referred to as Obamacare, has been hailed a veritable god-send for those struggling with substance abuse and addiction as it makes access to treatment such as rehab a lot more widespread,... Learn More

Anonymity and Social Media: How Not To Break Traditions in the Digital Age So today I’m talking about anonymity in social media. Weird right? Since this is a blog, and will be posted on social media (QUICK, someone stop him). I can almost imagine the ‘comments’ now so, let’s just get down to business. I believe... Learn More

11 Things Only Men in Recovery Understand Recovery has a large population of men, and in sobriety most guys step up and step out of ego and immaturity (or we at least try) in order to be better men. We typically have pride, ambition, and reputation to get... Learn More

The 6 Most Ridiculous Portrayals of 12 Step Groups on TV [caption id="attachment_11749" align="aligncenter" width="421"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] Television and the media are all about dramatization. It is the Medias job to do everything possible to take any situation and make it intense or entertaining in some way to draw the audience into... Learn More

5 Things I Wish Every Newcomer Knew About Recovery When I was a newcomer and early in my recovery, there are a lot of things I wish I had known and been given advice on. I’ve thought of 5 things I wish every newcomer knew about recovery. 5 Things... Learn More

5 things you should do before speaking at a meeting You’ve been asked to speak at a meeting. This is a great thing. If you get nervous speaking in front of others, then you’re probably regretting that you said you’d do it. But, when asked to give back to others,... Learn More

In the News: George Lopez Arrested for Passing out Drunk in Canadian Casino [caption id="attachment_10930" align="aligncenter" width="500"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] George Lopez, who is featuring in the new FX comedy "Saint George," showed less-than-saintly behavior following a show in a casino in Canada, according to reports. The comedian was arrested for public intoxication at Caesars... Learn More

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