From saving on alcohol purchases to avoiding costly healthcare expenses, quitting drinking can have a significant positive impact on your financial stability and security. In this blog post, we’ll explore the actual dollar amounts that can be saved by quitting… Read More »Costs Saved by Quitting Drinking
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I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. It started with a swollen finger, the only symptom for years. I ignored it, along with the plaques on my scalp that looked like terrible dandruff. I couldn’t put two and two together.… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Dealing with Chronic Illness in Sobriety
Getting sober is hard enough, but sobering up with an additional mental illness is even more of a challenge. Many addicts bring other disorders to their recovery, such as major depression. My Story with Mental Illness I’ve lived with bipolar… Read More »Dual Diagnosis: Working Sobriety with a Mental Illness
Resentment comes up frequently as a discussion topic. It feels like it’s a bit overdone, especially when you feel like you have few grievances or think you’re an easy-going person who doesn’t get angry quickly. So what gives that the… Read More »The AA Example for Dealing with Resentments
It is murky when someone says they’re “working the steps.” What does that mean? When do they ever finish the 12 steps? Or we might hear that we should finish the steps in a specific timeline or that our way… Read More »How Long Does It Take to Complete the 12 Steps?
If you’re in a 12 step group and single, you may see plenty of fish. And what’s not to like? You have the same goals: staying sober, learning to live responsibly, and living each day to the fullest. The similarities… Read More »Dating in Twelve-Step Programs: Pros and Cons
Many therapies, recovery centers, and programs believe that getting sober is the measuring stick for success. Once you get the patient sober, they consider it a great success. And it is a success. With insurance companies only paying for a… Read More »Is Sobriety Enough?
Step 1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable. Without the first step, we have no reason to pursue recovery. We have to admit to ourselves that we have a problem. The foundation… Read More »What the first step means and how to apply it
Clubhouse meetings are different than other venues such as churches or schools. They are properties maintained outside of AA, usually under a non-profit charter such as a 501c. This means they typically have a board, separate expense accounts, and ongoing… Read More »What Makes AA Clubhouses Different