For sobriety to work, effort must take place to create momentum in recovery. Momentum is defined as “the quality of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity” which is relatable to recovery. The moving body is you, the mass is your program, and the velocity is your spirituality. […]
Category Archives: 12-Step Programs
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Nov
Nov
In order for your sobriety to stay intact, boundary-setting must be a part of the equation in your recovery program. You may be squirming just thinking about setting boundaries because you would do anything to avoid confrontation and you are unsure how to set a boundary anyway. Boundaries probably make you feel uncomfortable which is […]
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Nov
Nov
A recovery modality often promotes a few different aspects as part of an equation to help someone learn how to stay sober. Support, education, and therapy are all beneficial elements to further a person’s road to recovery. Although sobriety is supposed to be viewed with the one day at a time perspective, the truth is […]
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Nov
Nov
Over the past decade, Wolf Therapy has become a more prevalent type of holistic therapy that has worked for Post-Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD) in kids and veterans, and for people trying to overcome a substance use disorder (SUD). Society has probably taught you that wolves are dangerous, which they are to a certain extent. Hearing […]
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Nov
Nov
Now that we are at the end of the year, you have probably seen all the challenges to make the last 90 days of the year great or heard in meetings to do “90 in 90” – 90 meetings in 90 days. The question you may be asking is what is the big deal about […]
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Oct
Oct
Sobriety is a steppingstone for the rest of your life. You could be turned off that you have to go to so many 12-Step meetings and curious as to why service will save the day in the first place. Finding yourself in recovery can get you ready for what will come next. Although you may […]
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Oct
Oct
Sobriety is a personal choice that may be difficult for some to come out and be open about it to others. Thankfully, 12-Step programs are meant to be anonymous to protect anyone who wants to recover from alcohol and drug addiction to have a chance without worrying about what others who may not understand think […]
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Sep
Sep
People who use drugs and alcohol may consume them with the intention to help their productivity soar. Alcohol, methamphetamines, and stimulants, like Ritalin and Adderall, often give the impression that they will make you more productive, which they could, if you do not become addicted to them first. Any legal, prescription, recreational, or illicit drugs […]
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Sep
Sep
12-Step programs use the number of the 12-Step to correlate with the number of the month to pinpoint their capability. September promotes the ninth step in daily 12-Step literature devotions while providing relevance to how others have worked this step. “Make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure […]
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Aug
Aug
There will come a time in everybody’s sobriety where they will question why they are getting sober in the first place. The disease of addiction is powerful in convincing someone that they are fine and are not as really as bad as they once thought. For some, this overwhelming urge is almost too much to […]