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,…
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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….
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…
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 to Celebrate New Year’s Eve Sober
A Survivor’s Guide New Year’s Eve should be a happy occasion, but it can be anything but for individuals working particularly hard to stay sober. One of the beverage sector’s…
What Makes You a “Good” Person?
Allow your inner compass to lead you to be good Every person considers some characteristics to be excellent. It is up to the individual to decide what makes a “good…
Want to Quit Drinking?
A new study finds even a single dose of alcohol can alter the brain New year – time for resolutions Resolutions aimed at altering behaviour are again being discussed as…
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,…
Are You Ready for Miracles?
How our dreams become a reality in recovery When you recover from alcoholism or drug addiction, coincidences happen, your health improves, broken relationships begin to mend, and financial insecurity fades….
Setting Boundaries in Recovery
Respect for oneself and others is key to healthy addiction recovery We all have personal boundaries, often referred to as our “comfort zone.” These are limits we establish for ourselves…
Just for Today
How you can get serene, one day at a time When you first get sober, and learn that alcoholism is a chronic disease, and you need to remain abstinent lifelong,…
Children of Alcoholics
The dilemma of growing up in an alcoholic family We know that alcoholics have a profoundly negative impact on the family, especially the children. Not all children of alcoholic parents…
Alcohol – Friend or Foe?
Withdrawal is an early warning of addiction Alcohol is associated with fun, companionship and a feeling of well-being. But that is far from the truth. In the middle stage of…
What happened last night?
Blackouts and Alcohol Have you ever completely forgotten how you got home after a bout of drinking? Or you may vaguely remember a fight but cannot recall what you said…
5 Ways To Get An Alcoholic Into Treatment
Family and friends need to act before it’s too late Without help, most alcoholics cannot permanently quit drinking. A combination of factors works to imprison the alcoholic with their addiction….
Who can help in getting alcoholic into treatment?
Several people can help in this challenging task We are all aware of how difficult it is to convince an alcoholic or addict to get into treatment. Who can help…
Alcoholics Anonymous
What it is and what it is not Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a vast organisation with representatives and groups in virtually every community in the country and throughout the world….
The Science Of Craving
Why stopping and staying stopped is difficult for alcoholics “I need a drink.” Every alcoholic understands the overbearing demand of that statement. And we have heard that statement so often….
Fears In Addiction Recovery
How to deal with common fears in recovery When we were drinking or chasing any other high during our active addiction, fears were an intrinsic part of our lives. We…
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 and Your Central Nervous System
Apart from other areas, alcoholism negatively impacts the CNS Alcohol is toxic and overdrinking damages all parts of the alcoholic’s life. Their brain, liver, gastrointestinal system and heart are affected…
Alcoholism and Suicide
The risk factors increase dramatically for alcoholics Suicide is often described as “a permanent solution to a temporary problem.” For chronic alcoholics, whose brain cells cry out day and night…
Alcohol- A Matter Of The Heart
An emotional, social and physical connection between alcohol and your heart Drinking alcohol is associated with aggressive behaviour, accidents and several health problems. Yet many people choose to drink socially…
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…