And how does it work? Within the field of addiction recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a highly influential and well-known support network. It has provided individuals battling alcohol use disorders…
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Are You Higher Powered Today?
Spirituality in Addiction Recovery To recover from substance use disorder (SUD), one must heal their body, mind, and spirit. People who feel isolated and lack a sense of community and…
Loneliness in Addiction Recovery
A guide to understanding and coping with loneliness Loneliness is part of being human. No one is exempt. There are times when loneliness will flood our lives, no matter how…
The Promises of AA’s Big Book
Slowly, hopelessness gives way to hope Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA, was founded in 1935 by Bill W. and Dr. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio. The Big Book and…
Why is faith so important in addiction recovery?
“Hope is praying for rain, but faith is bringing an umbrella” – Unknown The principle of faith is an essential spiritual principle of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is the third…
Why do I Need to Detox?
Whatever your drug of choice, your ability to reason is being compromised. Until you detox you won’t be able to take the next steps to recovery. Arrange a residential or…
Are you getting angry?
Anger management is important in addiction recovery Anger is a natural, healthy emotion. It’s neither good nor bad. It is our way of expressing that we’re feeling upset or threatened….
How Does a Gratitude List Help?
An attitude of gratitude can help in addiction recovery Recovering addicts and alcoholics are often advised by their sponsors or therapists to make a “gratitude list” as an antidote to…
How Bad Is Alcohol For Your Liver?
The third leading cause of premature death in the UK is liver disease Apart from the adverse psychological, social and financial damage caused by prolonged use of alcohol, physical problems…
The Early Stages Of Alcoholism
Alcoholism differs from virtually every other disease process in that it begins with symptoms indicating an improvement in functioning. In the earlier stages of the disease, the symptoms make sense…
Alcohol causes damage to the brain
Type or amount doesn’t matter, finds a study According to a new study, drinking alcohol at any level is not safe. Poor brain health is connected to increased consumption of…
Are You in Control?
Loss of control in alcoholism It is said, if you are trying to control your drinking, you have already lost control! As the alcoholic progressively loses control over his drinking,…
Functional Alcoholism
How to tell if someone is misusing alcohol There are some clear patterns and behaviours that point to a developing addiction. Although there is much debate about the term “functional…
Being Grateful
How gratitude helps in early recovery and beyond Without gratitude, life is merely a never-ending toil with no discernible purpose. According to research, expressing thankfulness is crucial to being happy….
People who have one addiction are more susceptible to cross addiction
What Does Cross Addiction Mean? Cross addiction, also known as addiction transfer or Addiction Interaction Disorder, is when a person has two or more addictive behaviors. The addictions can include…
Bulimia Nervosa
Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment Bulimia nervosa is one of the most common eating problems in the UK. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the attention and medical care they need for a…
A Guide to Resentment-free Living
Addiction recovery is incomplete without a clean heart Resentment is acknowledged as being poisonous to our inner existence in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The Big Book states: “Resentment is the number…
“Canada to legalise euthanasia for DRUG ADDICTS with no other illness in March.
Canada’s medically assisted dying (MAID) law is due to expand in March 2024 It will include mental health patients, including those suffering from substance abuse Canada is due to legalise…
Spiritual Principles of the Twelve Steps
Clearing some misconceptions Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous – Bill W. – was hospitalised three times for drinking. Bill’s doctor delivered a harsh diagnosis the third time: he had one year…
7 Frequently Asked Questions About Twelve-Step Programmes
How and why it works, and who benefits Acknowledging helplessness. Accepting your faults with humility. Recognising the specifics of your wrongdoings. Removing your character flaws. Making direct amends. Assessing one’s…
Leap of Faith in Addiction Recovery
Importance of faith in recovery A “leap of faith” is an idiomatic expression that refers to a decision or action taken with little or no evidence or assurance of a…
“How Does Someone Else’s Alcohol or Drug Use Hurt Me?”
Our experience tells us that recovery starts with you! Nearly every family member or close friend of someone battling an addiction asks us this question. Substance use disorder (SUD), also…
Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery
Stopping drinking or using drugs isn’t going to fix everything Getting rid of addiction is a great accomplishment, but it doesn’t mean everything will fall into place immediately. The damages…
The Pandemic of Loneliness
Strategies to cope Everyone feels lonely at times. People who are working through the recovery from addictions feel more so. They have to avoid hanging out with their other drug…
How You Can Support a Loved One’s Addiction Recovery
A challenging but rewarding experience Family members or friends of individuals with problematic substance use are also negatively impacted. For example, if your loved one is taking part in treatment…
Home Detox Programme
Many people would prefer to be treated at home for any illness and we know that this is particularly true of people…