When you’re in recovery, it’s hard not to feel like the entirety of your world is crumbling. For most people, seeking help for substance abuse is rock bottom. Recovery is an intricate and often challenging journey; it’s easy to lose sight of the everyday victories and blessings that accompany progress.
An exciting and nerve-wracking part of any 12-step program is initiating a sponsor-sponsee relationship. You will rely on your sponsor for guidance. They will cheer you on as you work through the 12 steps. They will hold you accountable for your goals. They’ll offer compassion from a place of experience. They will be there to…
AA promises are rewards that people can reap from the 12 steps of recovery. Just like the 12 steps are a guide to sobriety, the 12 promises are a way to motivate members to stay sober and work on their recovery each day. Our men’s rehab in Colorado is a welcoming place that’s helped many get onto the road to recovery. With our alumni program, we stay with you on the lifelong journey.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, NA, and other 12-step recovery programs, “character defects” are defined as characteristics within a person that may lend themselves to addiction. They’re similar to the seven deadly sins, but they’re far from a one-to-one match.
Many people say they drink alcohol because it makes them adventurous, confident, and happy. They use drinking as a means of socializing and lowering their inhibitions so they can explore and try new things. Other people use this exuberant effect of alcohol to lift themselves out of a depressive funk.
One of the most critical, and perhaps controversial, steps in the 12-Steps for recovery as per Alcoholics Anonymous is admitting powerlessness. In fact, it may seem counter-intuitive: don’t people need willpower to defeat the struggle of addiction? The concept of powerlessness is frequently misunderstood. Rather than being a sign of weakness or defeat, it actually…
Kudos to you for deciding to break free from drugs—that’s a big deal! It’s okay to feel a bit nervous about what’s coming next, and that’s normal. Withdrawal can be challenging, but it’s only a small part of the bigger picture.