12 Step Recovery
There are many resources available both online and off for those who are recovering in a 12 step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon Family Groups, Narcotics Anonymous or Adult Children of Alcoholics.
A.A. Works Best, Study Says
Individuals who were encouraged to cut down on their drinking by fellow Alcoholics Anonymous members were three times more likely to be abstinent a year after their first treatment for alcoholism, compared to individuals who received no support.
Individuals who were encouraged to cut down on their drinking by fellow Alcoholics Anonymous members were three times more likely to be abstinent a year after their first treatment for alcoholism, compared to individuals who received no support.
The Twelve Steps
Not merely a way to stop drinking, these steps can also be a guide toward an entire new way of life.
Not merely a way to stop drinking, these steps can also be a guide toward an entire new way of life.
The Twelve Traditions
The Twelve Traditions contain the spiritual principles that keep 12 step support groups focused on their primary purpose.
The Twelve Traditions contain the spiritual principles that keep 12 step support groups focused on their primary purpose.
The Serenity Prayer
Used by virtually all 12-step recovery support groups, but few realize it's the first stanza of a much longer prayer.
Used by virtually all 12-step recovery support groups, but few realize it's the first stanza of a much longer prayer.
Anonymity
12 step support groups not only offer their members the safety of anonymity, but they also highly recommend it, to keep principles above personalities.
12 step support groups not only offer their members the safety of anonymity, but they also highly recommend it, to keep principles above personalities.
Key to Serenity
It seems almost too simple to be true, but acceptance -- accepting things exactly as they are -- can be the key that unlocks the door to happiness.
It seems almost too simple to be true, but acceptance -- accepting things exactly as they are -- can be the key that unlocks the door to happiness.
Co-Occurring Disorders Becoming More Prevalent
People who have major mental illnesses often have co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Conversely, individuals with substance abuse disorders often have co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Researchers have suggested that treatment providers should be aware there are few differences between the two groups.
People who have major mental illnesses often have co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Conversely, individuals with substance abuse disorders often have co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Researchers have suggested that treatment providers should be aware there are few differences between the two groups.
Dr. Bob's Prescription for a Miracle
A photograph of Dr. Bob's prescription pad and his recommendation for alcoholics.
A photograph of Dr. Bob's prescription pad and his recommendation for alcoholics.
Dry Drunk Syndrome
The Dry Drunk is a condition far more serious than the highs and lows of day-to-day existence from The Non-AA Approved Reading Materials Page.
The Dry Drunk is a condition far more serious than the highs and lows of day-to-day existence from The Non-AA Approved Reading Materials Page.