Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. “This step requires self-examination that can be uncomfortable, but honesty is essential in this process. The key is to identify any areas of past regret, embarrassment, guilt or anger.” In the first three steps of the 12-step program, you’ve admitted that...
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Step 3: Surrendering to a Higher Power
“Make a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.” 12-Step programs don’t require a belief in God, just a power greater than oneself. Individuals get to choose what that power is. A Higher Power can be the AA program itself...
Step 2: Hope.
“Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” The moment they read Step Two, most A.A. newcomers are confronted with a dilemma, sometimes a serious one. How often have we heard them cry out, “Look what you people have done to us! You...
Step 1: Admission, Surrender, and Acceptance
“We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable.” Originally posted at Recovery Place, January 2015 The journey of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and many other recovery programs starts with Step One. In this step we admit we are powerless...
Taking Care of YOU: Healing Your Body After Addiction Recovery
Originally posted from Lucida Treatment. Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is a long journey and getting clean is a huge accomplishment. The impact of drugs on the brain and mental health are well documented, but years of drug abuse can also take a heavy toll on the body....
Battling Depression While in Recovery
Depression is more than just feeling a bit down. It is a medical illness that involves both mental and physical elements. Depression can impact every aspect of your life and can make normal functioning almost impossible. It is estimated that 850,000 commit suicide as a result of depression each year....
Romance and Sobriety: When Is it Time to Try?
It’s normal in early recovery to feel lonely and want to get close to another person. For many, this means dating. But is looking for a new relationship, or just playing the field in early recovery, a wise thing to do? How do you know when it’s okay for...
Beyond the 12 Steps: Recovery After Treatment
Although some may believe that recovery only involves treatment at a rehab center, the truth is that recovery from addiction is a life-long process. Rehab is an important first step in addiction treatment, but after detox, users must learn how to re-enter daily life and figure out how to...
In His own Words: Jason Love Shares His Recovery Story with Revolution Recovery.
Some may say being hopeless would be a bad place, but once your completely and totally hopeless and have lost everything till you had what you thought was nothing and then lost the nothingness you were still clenching too, you may be ready to start your journey of recovery....
Social Challenges: Making New Friends in Recovery
The secret to a successful recovery isn’t just to stop using: It’s to create a new life where it’s harder to turn back to your old way and easier to move forward. Without letting go to your old life, you will find it more difficult to accept the support...