5 Recovery Milestones You Should Definitely Celebrate
Let’s face it: Sobriety isn’t easy, which is why all the recovery milestones you reach are worth celebrating. Celebrating successes …
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Why is Alcohol Finding Its Way into Our Streams and Waterways?
Alcohol in our streams? It’s more likely than you think. Imagine hiking along on the beautiful island of Oahu and …
Continue readingA Social Effect of Alcoholism: Isolation
It’s important to recognize the social effect of alcoholism—or how being isolated affects alcohol misuse—as that factor may impact your …
Continue readingWhy Do Good Things Sometimes Feel Triggering?
Have you ever had something great happen to you, only to feel more down and even somewhat empty afterward? You …
Continue reading4 Tips to Work Your Way Through Step 9
For many people, Step 9 is one of the most intimidating steps and often one of the most challenging parts …
Continue readingAsk AA: Changing Careers in Recovery
Recovery is more than abstaining from alcohol. It’s often referred to as a journey or process that begins with abstaining …
Continue readingWhy Admitting Your Wrongs to Another Person is Important in AA
Going to AA meetings is often beneficial, even if you aren’t actively working the steps. For some people, it takes …
Continue readingAlcohol Detection Systems Are Now Mandatory in New Vehicles
Automatic parking. Automatic steering assist. Autopilot. More and more driving features are becoming automated. What will we see next? Well, …
Continue readingBinge Drinking and Alcohol Abuse: What’s the Difference?
Knowing the difference between binge drinking and an alcohol abuse problem can help you determine whether you or a loved one requires treatment help.
Continue readingStep 6: Tips for Dealing With Character Defects in Recovery
Character defects are coping mechanisms developed as a means to manage life. Step 6 of Alcoholics Anonymous states, “(We) were …
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