Alcoholism is an overlooked health problem that actively impacts all aspects of a person’s life. The long-term use of alcohol compromises physical health, mental health, career, and personal relationships. Long-term alcohol abuse can cause severe health problems like cardiovascular issues, cancer, and neurological problems. Alcoholism is an overlooked health problem that actively impacts all aspects […]
Category: Sobriety
How to Work Step 12: 12 Step Program Tips & Worksheets
The last step of the 12-Step Program asks you to take the message to others in recovery and live out the principles of the program in your everyday life. This sounds like a weighty task, but let’s delve into the final step to take a look at why it’s important and how you can start doing it today.
Why The Holidays Are the Perfect Time to Start Your Recovery Journey
Many people use the holidays as an excuse to avoid getting sober. Whether they want to spend the time with family or they don’t want to miss out on the celebrations, it’s typically an unpopular time to go to detox and rehab. However, the holidays are actually a great time to focus on your sobriety!
How to Work Step 11: 12 Step Program Tips & Worksheets
Step 11 of the 12-Step Program focuses on establishing the daily practices of prayer and meditation. This step can be difficult for those who have never prayed, meditated, or set aside time each day for self-reflection. Although it’s hard work, the rewards are great, and these efforts help many people stay sober and live a more fulfilling life in recovery.
How to Work Step 10: 12 Step Program Tips & Worksheets
As you approach Step 10 in the 12-Step Program, a part of you may feel done with all the heavy lifting and that you can finally stop working so hard to be sober. However, if there’s one thing you learn from sobriety, it’s that there’s always more work to be done.
How to Work Step 9: 12 Step Program Tips & Worksheets
If you’re working through the 12-Step program for addiction recovery, Step 9 can be a challenging one. Although the 12 Steps are a popular method for recovery among people worldwide, it requires a great deal of hard work and dedication to complete them all.
How to Work Step Eight: 12 Step Program Tips & Worksheets
Step 8 is an integral part of the 12-Step Program because it begins the amends process. It initiates healing by asking us to identify the various ways we’ve hurt others with our addiction and make a list of people we need to make amends to.
Do You Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Get Sober?
If you’ve been in the rooms before or you’ve watched movies that depict a character that struggles with addiction, you may have heard the phrase “hit rock bottom.” It usually describes someone who reaches their lowest point before going to rehab or getting help for their addiction. Unfortunately, this phrase is very misleading. It assumes that treatment is only successful if a person loses everything and has reached the very end of their rope. But this isn’t true at all.
How to Work Step Seven: 12 Step Program Tips & Worksheets
The primary emphasis of Step 7 is humility. While working this step, the goal is to replace your character defects with humility and spiritual principles. To do this, you must regularly practice thoughtfulness and honesty in all areas of your life.
Holiday Spirits: It’s the Booziest Time of the Year
Did you know people drink twice as much during the holidays? A recent survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of the supplement company Morning Recovery found that the average American will drink 100 percent more once the holiday season starts.1 Although it may seem like a fun way to socialize during the holidays, all the […]