The compelling reasons to join the fellowship Bill W. and Dr. Bob Smith established Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, in Akron, Ohio, in 1935. The foundation of AA consists of the…
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What Does Unmanageability Mean?
And getting help for it In Step 1 of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, the idea of “unmanageability” is introduced in only five words. This is a big deal….
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…
Adult Alcoholic Children
Overcoming Childhood Addiction Trauma “Perhaps the biggest tragedy in our lives is that freedom is possible, yet we can pass our years trapped in the same old patterns”- Tara Brach…
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…
Alcoholism and Depression
How the GPR39 Gene links both conditions You might not have heard of the GPR39 gene. No, it’s not a James Bond gadget. However, you may know someone who would…
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…