There are many things that set alcohol apart from other commonly abused substances, starting with the fact that alcohol is a perfectly legal drug. Unlike other drugs whose use could result in a lengthy prison stay, alcohol can be purchased just about anywhere, and buying it will not result in
What may seem like nuance in the land of Alcoholics Anonymous can actually be an enormous philosophical difference that shapes beliefs and the actions in the 12 Step program. One of these is the difference between a recovering alcoholic or saying you are a recovered alcoholic. Sometimes A.A. members will
It’s not easy to help a loved one struggling with substance use. There’s nothing that can just magically stop them from using drugs or drinking alcohol. However, that does not mean that there is nothing you can do to help. Start by Educating Yourself You can only see the symptoms
Addiction and alcoholism are both a 3 fold disease, meaning there are three distinct areas that alcoholism affects and the reason you cannot stop drinking and using. What many people do not know is that the disease of alcoholism is deeper than an allergy and mental obsession. Our alcoholic life
Before Bill Wilson and company wrote the book Alcoholics Anonymous and found a solution to their chronic alcoholism, the Oxford Group helped many people with many problems. The Oxford Group worked to improve members by teaching a formula for spiritual growth that is similar to the 12 Steps in Alcoholics
Have you finally taken the leap and decided to stop drinking? There is nothing but benefits when you choose to quit drinking. Just being dry has its health benefits. But being sober is where you will learn to live a new life and feel free. Here Are Some of the
Alcoholics cannot control their drinking. They just can’t. It’s a difficult concept to understand for both alcoholics and their families. Often alcoholics think they can do things to control the amount they take. It usually does not go well. Here Are a Few Things Alcoholics and Common Knowledge Will Tell
There are support groups available for friends and families of alcoholics called Al-Anon groups. Al-Anon meetings can help those close to alcoholics who find themselves caught up in an overwhelming whirlwind of frustration and disappointment. What is Al-Anon? Al-Anon meetings are not based on any particular religion. They focus on
Given their appealing sedating effects, benzodiazepines are among some of the most abused prescription drugs in America. In fact, according to WebMD, about one in every five people who use benzodiazepines will abuse the potentially addictive drug. Below, we will discuss the potential risks associated with benzodiazepines and how they
Picking a sponsor to work with is a critical step to take in Alcoholics Anonymous. Working the steps is what Alcoholics Anonymous was designed to do. After nearly a century of meetings and groups across the world, Alcoholics Anonymous can sometimes veer away from the book. That’s why it is
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