What is a Functional Addict and Why Is It Dangerous?
While they are harder to spot, a functional addict is one of the most dangerous people because they do not …
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Is AA a Good Long-term Treatment Plan?
Especially if you have attended or are attending a professional treatment program for your alcoholism in addition to AA, this …
Continue readingHow Does One Communicate with Their Higher Power in AA?
There are several steps in AA that focus on communicating with or being open to one’s higher power. Step seven …
Continue readingHelping Your Family and Friends Understand AA
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, programs like AA “can be particularly helpful during recovery, offering an added …
Continue readingTips for Making Your List of Amends
Step eight of Alcoholics Anonymous asks its members to make a list “of all persons [they] have harmed” and to …
Continue readingHow to Implement Meditation into Your AA Practice
The eleventh step of Alcoholics Anonymous is “We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God …
Continue readingWhy You Should Go to Detox for Alcohol Withdrawal
There are many reasons you should go to detox for alcohol withdrawal instead of going it alone, one being that it can ease the uncomfortable symptoms.
Continue readingWhat to Know about the Different Types of AA Meetings
A meeting’s a meeting, right? Well, when it comes to AA and the 12-step meetings, that’s not always the case. …
Continue readingThe Importance of Step Work in AA
Any recovering alcoholic can tell you the importance of AA, but when it comes to working through the steps, the …
Continue reading5 Ways to Meet People in AA
On the surface, it seems easy. You walk into the room. Stand at the podium. Introduce yourself. “Hi. My name’s …
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