Becoming a sponsor is a commitment that offers many benefits for both the sponsor and the person he or she mentors. A study done by Brown University Medical School revealed that when a person becomes a sponsor, they are much less likely to relapse. When I became a sponsor, I found that to be true...
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Dec
27
2016
Being an addict is not fun. When I first got sober, I thought all of my problems would just disappear. And while getting sober is a wonderful thing, I now faced new challenges to holding on to my sobriety. I learned the sense of fun I thought I was having while I was drinking was false, and that ...
Oct
25
2016
Exploring Mindfulness and AddictionMindfulness has a long and storied history in Eastern spiritual traditions like Buddhism and Hinduism, but has become popular in Western traditions only relatively recently. Current research has shown that mindfulness treatments can be effective treatment for a ...
Dec
22
2015
Taking things for granted is human nature. Sometimes we need a little ‘nudge’ to remember to be thankful for the people and things around us. Alcoholics Anonymous teaches gratitude and promotes focusing on others instead of self.Pin these quotes of gratitude around the house, in the car, or in th...
Dec
08
2015
Addiction can be massively hurtful and deeply devastating—not just to your own life, but to the lives of those around you. It can cause you to say and do things that you later regret, and often it can leave a trail of broken promises and hurt feelings. It is little wonder that many individuals wh...
Nov
24
2015
Is it possible to enjoy some Christmas spirit without having any Christmas spirits? You bet it is! In fact, there are plenty of delightful seasonal beverages that can help you ring in the yuletide festivities without compromising your recovery or risking a relapse.Simply Googling around for some ...
Nov
17
2015
Those in recovery who want to stay in recovery have acquired and are using new coping tools to face challenges. The old way of coping with problems like rage or overwhelming emotions involved drugs or alcohol. What was once a coping aid became an additional problem. Replacing drugs and alcohol wi...
Sep
22
2015
Depression is one of the most common mental and emotional symptoms of addiction. People who suffer from depression mistakenly turn to alcohol or drugs in an attempt to lift their moods. Their brains trick them into believing the “high” they experience is a solution. This short-term solution soon ...
Sep
01
2015
Gratitude in recovery makes all the difference in a positive approach to sober living. An attitude of gratitude may not come naturally at first. In many cases, people who are newly sober don’t think they have anything to be grateful for. They only see what they have lost in the chaos of their add...
Nov
07
2013
After finishing rehab treatment, how do you handle re-entering the job market? Maybe you just need a job or maybe you want to re-enter your career again. This can be a very stressful time especially if you have just completed a 30/60/90 day rehab. It doesn't have to be difficult or stressful if y...
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