Learn The Christian-Based Programs 12 Steps of Recovery When I went to a Celebrate Recovery meeting, I wasn’t sure what I was looking for. I had already tried the traditional 12-step programs. I’d sat in Alcoholics Anonymous...
Learn The Christian-Based Programs 12 Steps of Recovery When I went to a Celebrate Recovery meeting, I wasn’t sure what I was looking for. I had already tried the traditional 12-step programs. I’d sat in Alcoholics Anonymous...
Adopting the Third Step Prayer When Working a 12-Step Program There was a time when I couldn’t imagine getting through a single day without something in my system. Something to take the edge off, to fill the awful emptiness inside me. I tried everything before I found...
Helpful 12-Step Worksheets For Narcotics Anonymous Recovery When I first walked into a Narcotics Anonymous meeting, I was a wreck. Not just physically, but mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. I didn’t know what I was doing there, and to be honest, I didn’t think...
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Topics: A Journey Through My Sobriety, One Conversation at a Time When I first stumbled into my first AA meeting, I had no idea what to expect. I was shaky, angry, skeptical, and absolutely lost. I didn’t care much about what the meeting...
How Alcohol Consumption Affects Your Skin and Complexion Chances are, you’re reading this because you’ve tried it all: cleansers, creams, and even prescriptions that promise better skin health. You’re likely fed up with the stubborn breakouts and wondering what you...
The Importance of A Higher Power in 12-Step Recovery Programs If you’d asked me in early recovery what I thought about the idea of a higher power, I probably would’ve rolled my eyes, shrugged, and mumbled something about God stuff not being for me. I wasn’t trying to...
Al-Anon Family Groups and Other Resources for Loved Ones When it comes to your loved one's drinking problem (or drug use), you likely already know that the whole family will suffer. Most friends and family members will try to get them to an AA meeting, but what about...
A Comprehensive Guide to the Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline You have finally hit a point in your substance abuse where you know something needs to change. Even though you're committed to the recovery process, you might be worried about the cravings and other withdrawal...
Your Directory for All the AA Meetings in Mesa, Arizona When you're thinking about diving into the world of sobriety, Alcoholics Anonymous is often your first stop for more support as you learn more about what it takes to break an addiction. If you're on the hunt for...