In the News: Hazelden and Betty Ford Have Merged
Two leading addiction treatment providers, Hazelden and Betty Ford Center recently announced that their merger has been approved by government regulators, creating what is to be called the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, which is now the nation's largest nonprofit treatment... Learn More5 Things No One Tells You about AA
Many people go into Alcoholics Anonymous with their minds already made up on what AA is about. But there are definitely some things about AA that no one tells you and you don’t find out until you get into the... Learn MoreScience of Selfishness: Alcoholics Misread Facial Cues
One of my favorite parts of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book is the Doctors opinion. That is the part of the book where we can read what the medical aspect of our disease is, which includes learning that this disease... Learn MoreAm I an Enabler? Take this Quiz and Find Out!
What is Enabling? Enabling is used to describe dysfunctional behavior that is intended to help resolve a specific problem but in fact may prolong the problem or make it worse. Being an enabler means taking responsibility, blame, or making... Learn MoreOpinion: Is it OK to take antidepressants in sobriety?
Within the culture of the 12 Step program, you will hear this often said: No mood or mind-altering drug. I can see how some might say antidepressants qualify as mood-altering; confusing these mood-stabilizing drugs as somehow mood-altering. But that is... Learn MoreStuff Women in Recovery Say
We are just poking fun here so don’t get all riled up if you find that you do one or all of these things. I do them too. It is good to laugh at ourselves and take a nice humility... Learn MoreStuff People in Delray Say
So, Delray is an incestuous recovery scene, where everybody knows everybody else or, at least can play their own version of “Six Degrees of Bacon” within three degrees. As far as stuff people in Delray say, any bit of gossipy... Learn MoreStuff Sponsors Say
OK, we love them, they help save our lives. But sponsors are also there to keep us accountable and to not co-sign our bullsh*t. So, I’m sure many of you can relate to the following list of stuff sponsors... Learn MoreStuff 13th Steppers Say
Thirteenth Steppers are like those d-bag frat boys; much of what they say can be heard from people not in any kind of recovery program who are just out to get a piece. So, basically it’s a lot of “player talk”... Learn MoreOpinion: Should Potential Alcoholics Go to AA?
The Potential Alcoholic The term potential alcoholic, also known as a social alcoholic, or “almost alcoholic,” can be applied to a large number of people. Potential alcoholics are not typical alcoholics; instead, their drinking habits can range from barely qualifying... Learn MoreOpinion: Should Addicts Celebrate Recovery or Maintain Anonymity
Anonymity has always been a spiritual tradition of 12 step fellowships like AA and NA. Yet even as it protects people from public shame, it also preserves the negative stigma and stereotypes associated with addiction. Is it time that recovering addicts and... Learn MorePreparing For Your First AA Meeting
Preparing For Your First AA Meeting Going to your first AA meeting can be a little scary, especially if you don’t know what to expect. The good news is anyone can attend an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, and you will... Learn More
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