Guidance on the 12-Step Timeline and Process for Working the Steps During the Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous recovery process, you probably have many questions about the possibility of long-term success. One such question is probably: How long do the 12...
Using Relapse Prevention Techniques When Cravings Get Strong Do you remember watching an older VHS movie? Some of us remember being thrilled by the “new tech” that allowed us to pause or rewind to an important detail or even fast forward and watch the end...
Know the Consequences for Failed Tests in a Variety of Situations When an employee or job applicant fails drug tests, the positive result can be devastating to one’s career. Often, company policy requires drug testing as part of potential employees’ hiring...
Looking Into an Intimate and Unique Setting for Sober Support Attending an Alcoholics Anonymous program is the perfect way for recovering alcoholics to come together and share their stories. When I began to attend open meetings on my own, I had just gotten out of...
Understanding Character Defects in the Context of AA and NA Anyone who seeks the supportive environment of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) after completing an addiction treatment program is continuing to make progress toward self-improvement....
How to Break Free from White Knuckle Recovery and Truly Thrive Let’s get this out of the way: white-knuckling sobriety is potentially fatal. If you are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, well-intended loved ones may advise you to try white-knuckle...