How Alcohol Affects Us
Those of us who self-identify as alcoholic have endured many hardships and have propagated much misery, both within ourselves and among others. The life of an alcoholic… Read More »How Alcohol Affects Us
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Medications and Recovery
When we were active in the disease of our addiction, many of us took prescription medications, mixing them with the alcohol and/or drugs we were regularly… Read More »Medications and Recovery
Why Medical Detox is a Vital First Step in Recovery
For people in active addiction (whether the substance used is alcohol or any other drug), the idea of getting clean and sober can be terrifying. People who… Read More »Why Medical Detox is a Vital First Step in Recovery
Why We Need Sponsors to Help Us Recover
The word “sponsor” means different things to different people. It can mean “one who supplies cash to another” or, in government, it can point to… Read More »Why We Need Sponsors to Help Us Recover
Life After Detox: 3 Steps to a Beginning a Successful Recovery
Completing a detoxification program is a huge step forward in our lives. For many of us, just walking through the doors of a detox center was one… Read More »Life After Detox: 3 Steps to a Beginning a Successful Recovery
The Importance of Gratitude
When we first get clean and sober, our lives are filled with chaos and confusion. Faced with a variety of problems created when we lived… Read More »The Importance of Gratitude
Connecting With Others as a Part of the Recovery Process
Toward the end of our drinking and using careers, our substance use had changed from a choice to an absolute necessity. Whatever fun we had… Read More »Connecting With Others as a Part of the Recovery Process
10 Ways Your Health Will Change After an Alcohol Detox in Florida
Drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis increases your risk for a large number of health problems. Heart damage, liver damage, pancreatitis, and cancer… Read More »10 Ways Your Health Will Change After an Alcohol Detox in Florida
How Does Alcohol Abuse Affect the Brain?
Experts say that if you don’t drink alcohol, there’s no reason to start. Alcohol is scientifically proven to have negative effects on the body and… Read More »How Does Alcohol Abuse Affect the Brain?
