How Important Is Anonymity?

Oct 25, 2019

How Important Is Anonymity? The concept of anonymity is very important in most, if not all 12 Step Meetings. In the very first 12 step program in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) stressed anonymity. Today, most 12 Step Programs like AA have the word “anonymous” right...

Dangers of Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

Oct 8, 2019

Dangers of Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey Alcohol and drug addiction continue to be a life-threatening issue for millions of Americans, including some who are still in their teens. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 19.7 million...

Recovering From Opioid Addiction With Medication-Assisted Treatment

Jul 3, 2019

Recovering From Opioid Addiction With Medication-Assisted Treatment According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 2.5 million Americans struggle with opioid addiction on any given day. Every year, tens of thousands of individuals die from the disorder....

What Are The 4 Agreements?

Jun 7, 2019

What Are The 4 Agreements? The Four Agreements is a best-selling self-help book written by Don Miguel Ruiz. He was inspired by ideas from the Toltec, a group of indigenous people who lived on what is now Mexican territory over a thousand years ago. The goal of...

Addiction: Why It’s a Progressive Disease

Jun 5, 2019

Addiction: Why It’s a Progressive Disease Cunning, baffling and powerful – that’s how many describe addiction, which is truly a horrific disease. It’s also progressive. Once a person is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, the disease gets worse if the person remains in...