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….
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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…
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…
As the Climate Get Warmer, keep the alcohol away
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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,…
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…
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…
6 Ways Alcohol and Drugs Damage Relationships
Addiction impacts all areas of the person’s life More than just damaging the person with substance use disorder, substance abuse damages those around them, particularly their relationships. Mental health, finances,…
How Alcoholics and Addicts Manipulate
Their loved ones are the victims Addiction is a disorder, one of its symptoms is the tendency to manipulate one’s loved ones. There are several clear reasons for this, including…
The Meaning and Importance of Christmas Trees
It’s universal significance makes it so special Christmas is one of the most jubilant and anticipated festivals on the planet. People of all faiths, regardless of religion, celebrate the day…
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…