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Does the 12 Step Program Really Work?
When it comes to traveling the road to sobriety, many different methods are available. One of the most popular methods is the 12 Step program. Many people think that the program is designed strictly for alcoholics. While the program was originally designed for Alcoholics Anonymous, it is often used for other types of addictions as ….
Read more ›12 Signs You’re Ready to Get Sober
You are probably ready to get sober, but if you are on the fence about it, the following 12 signs should help you to make up your mind. When you are ready to take that step, a 12 step group is an invaluable resource. Call to connect with experts who can answer questions and guide ….
Read more ›12-Step after Inpatient Rehab– What’s It Like?
Inpatient rehabilitation is a time for reflection and renewal. With intense individual and group therapy, some patients often feel that they are building themselves into an entirely new person. Issues that were stuffed into deep emotional pockets and coated with alcohol or other substances are uncovered. Managing the mire of emotions takes time and ongoing ….
Read more ›3 Ways the 12 Steps of NA Help You Move Past an Addiction Problem
Drug addiction can change a person’s life in ways he or she never expected. From college students, to business owners to corporate executives, the effects of drug abuse work towards the same ends regardless of a person’s status or willpower. Trying to ride out an addiction problem with the hopes of getting it under control ….
Read more ›10 Reasons to Seek Community Supported Addiction Treatment
12 Step community supported addiction treatment is a successful form of treatment. Many people benefit from it around the world. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, community supported treatment is a viable option for addiction recovery. There are a lot of reasons to seek community supported addiction treatment. 1. The Support of the ….
Read more ›Is a 12 Step Meeting Really Going to Change My Life?
The first meeting you attend may not go so far as to change your life, but it is likely that, if you stick with the program, it will make a tremendous difference in your recovery over time. Call now to find rehab programs where you can attend 12 step meetings and receive access to other ….
Read more ›Are there Non Religious AA Meetings?
Yes, there are non-religious AA meetings. Although it is a commonly held belief that AA is a religious based organization, it does not have to be. 12 step, AA meetings are often modified for those who do not want a religious form of treatment. The popular criticism of AA being strictly religions is untrue. What ….
Read more ›How to Make Amends Through 12 Step
Making a list of those you have harmed with your addiction and making amends for your harmful actions, the eighth and ninth steps in the 12-step philosophy, are some of the most important parts of the recovery process. However, it can be difficult to do make amends, and trying to can often lead to frustrations ….
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