Category: Helping a loved one

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…

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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…

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Making Amends in Addiction Recovery?

Your questions answered about the reconciliation process One sign that you are addicted to drugs or alcohol is that you act in ways that go against your morals and standards….

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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…

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