Alcohol is not a thirst quencher! As our weather turns warmer, it would be wise to leave the alcohol on the liquor store shelves and drink lots of water. During…
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Why is Home-Based Addiction Treatment So Effective?
Alcoholics is a progressive ‘disease’ and the individual faces increasing problems in all areas of his or her life – health, relationships, self-esteem, career, education and reputation. Inevitably, he or…
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….
4 Powerful Daily Habits To Improve Your Health
Staying fit in early recovery prevents relapse When we get clean and sober, we are in recovery not just mentally but physically too. A healthy lifestyle and a positive mindset…
Relapse Triggers in Early Recovery
Safeguarding yourself from a relapse into addiction In the early stages of recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, or other types of addiction, certain factors can “trigger” the…
Pubs in the UK
A part of the history and social culture A pub, short for “public house,” is an establishment that primarily serves alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, along with…
Get Moving
5 reasons you should exercise to speed up your recovery Recovery is a weapon; it may sound brazen, but it is true. Every day, there are a lot of cyclists,…
How Does Alcohol Affect You?
The damages and recovery from alcoholism What are the psychological effects of alcoholism? Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), can have a range of psychological effects on individuals…
Twelve Steps to Resentment-Free Living
Break free from emotional bondage The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has the account of a woman whose drinking placed her in jail twice and nearly destroyed her third…
The AA Big Book’s Promises
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…
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….
10 Common Myths About Addiction
Do these look familiar to you? Do you believe you understand addiction? Then you may recognise the following prevalent misconceptions: Myth No. 1: Drug addiction is a choice. You begin…
Common Myths About Addiction (Part 2)
Know the facts before you help someone Addiction is a Problem of Self-control While this is partially correct, it is not entirely right. Yes, a person with a drug or…
Common Myths About Addiction (Part 1)
To help, we must first understand Drug and alcohol addiction is an illness that is frequently misunderstood. Some of the myths are small, while others can be rather dangerous. Like…
What Are the Root Causes of Addiction?
And what’s the way out? A chronic illness, alcoholism, affects a person’s brain and neurological system. It is an incurable, life-threatening condition. Alcoholism has many causes and risk factors, but…
Steps 1-3 for Beginners
A newcomer’s guide to the first three steps of AA The first three steps are easier to understand when their language is as friendly and solution-focused as possible. An old-timer…
What is an Eating Disorder?
And how can you spot it? Food is a necessary component of life, and eating is a straightforward activity. However, it can be a complicated activity for some people, leading…
What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Drinking?
Just reducing alcohol intake increases several benefits You May Avoid Accidents At least half of all fatal injuries from serious trauma, including burns, drownings, and killings, are caused by alcohol….
Understanding Alcoholism
What are the treatment options for alcohol use disorders? For many people, consuming alcohol is simply a pleasant way to unwind. People with alcohol use problems, on the other hand,…
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…
The Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
They really don’t go well together It’s no secret that a night of drinking can make your head spin, from the immediate brain high to the hangover-like feelings and headaches…
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…
Getting Sober, Getting Spiritual
Spirituality is part of addiction recovery Recovering from an addiction can be hard on your body and mind, especially if you’ve been using drugs for a long time. A person’s…
Magic of the 12-Step Programmes
How and why do they work? When Alcoholics Anonymous was founded in 1935, there were only two members: the founders. It now has over two million members and over 125,000…
How to Simplify and Interpret Step One
Then apply it Do you find Step 1 of the Twelve Steps difficult? You’re not alone; almost everyone finds Step 1 challenging while starting sobriety. When people first encounter Step…
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…