12-Step culture places heavy emphasis on the value of service or helping others. Yet many people enter recovery feeling broken, hopeless, and worthless. It is completely natural to be baffled by the concept of helping someone else when you know you need help first. But nobody expects you to be an expert in recovery. Most … Read more
12-Step recovery can feel off-putting or exciting depending on your comfort with trying new things. Many of us who attempt the program do so because of the lows drinking or using has brought us. Desperate for solutions, many are willing to try anything. But we find being informed ahead of time can help quell anxieties … Read more
If you are beginning treatment, working with a mentor who can help you find the path forward can significantly benefit your recovery. A mentor serves as a role model of hope. Although family and friends can help support your recovery, they may not have the same experience of battling addiction. Sponsors in 12-Step programs can … Read more
Relapse prevention might be the most crucial part of one’s recovery journey. Because it takes time to hone relapse prevention skills, those in recovery should make use of every resource available out there. The 12-Step programs are intended to reduce relapse rates and help people maintain their sobriety at no cost to the participant. There … Read more
You probably have heard a lot about the 12-Step groups that many people use to achieve and maintain sobriety from alcohol and drugs but you might not know much about them. Do you know why they are considered a highly effective approach to support recovery? Who invented the program? How do they work? These are … Read more
What are you grateful for? Are you thankful to be breathing and experiencing the beauties of nature? Do you appreciate the smallest joys around you? Is gratitude a part of your daily life? Many believe that gratitude is an essential ingredient for a healthy state of mind, and this is particularly true for recovering individuals. … Read more
You have probably heard of the 12-step support group but many people aren’t aware of all the steps or how they help. If your treatment center or your recovery support network suggests you join one, what should you expect to gain from it? The 12-step program was first designed by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous … Read more
