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Working it Through: A Closer Look at The 12 Steps of AA – Part 2 of 2
If you are new to 12 Step programs or are coming back to the program, this two part series takes a closer look at the 12 steps of AA.
Working it Through: A Closer Look at The 12 Steps of AA – Part 1 of 2
A closer look at the 12 steps of AA, breaking things down and showing you how it can support you to live a clean and sober life.
AA for Atheists – How to Take What You Need and Leave the Rest
Myths and misconceptions regarding Alcoholics Anonymous that continue to prevent people from accessing self-help. For the atheist or agnostic, concerns about having a "Higher Power" are a significant obstacles that can be overcome.
Understanding the Insanity of Alcoholism: How the Alcoholic Thinks
One of the finest compliments I receive from recovering alcoholics is that despite the fact that I am not an alcoholic, I understand how their minds work. I have profound respect for all the old sayings in AA. Some are open to interpretation - the "insanity of our disease" is a literal statement.
The 12 Steps without God or Alcohol: Key Concepts to Improve Any Life
The 12 Steps of AA provide opportunities for healing, self discovery, and spiritual growth... even for individuals who never experienced addiction.
Restarting Life in Recovery: Your Life's Not a Failure - You Have a Fresh Start!
From the high-life to minimum wage - how do you start over again at the bottom rung without feeling like a loser?
How AA Works – Identifying the Individual Mechanisms That Help People Maintain Abstinence
OK – so we know that AA helps people stay sober…but how and why does it help? Well, some of the ways people benefit from AA include: by changing their social networks, by experiencing less depression, by increasing self-confidence and others.
The Value of 12 Step Facilitation in Drug Rehab
While some people disparage AA/NA as unscientific or even cult-like, there’s actually quite a lot of research that demonstrates its effectiveness. Read on to learn more about how and why AA and NA work.
In Recovery - The Difference between Acceptance and Passivity
It's easy to confuse acceptance with passivity, but one keeps you sober and one doesn't! Learn how to find acceptance and peace in your life through active recovery.
What Happens at an Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous Meeting?
This article describes what to expect when you go to your first AA/NA meeting. Many alcoholics and addicts hear a lot of rumors about what happens at meetings. Some people are afraid to go to their first meeting because they don't know what to expect. This article clears up all the rumors and will let you know exactly what to expect.
Al-Anon, Family Needs to Take Care of Itself
You're no good to anyone if you break down. You need to get support, get educated and learn what you can do, and what you can never change. Al-Anon can help.
Don’t Like AA? 6 Community Alternatives to 12 Steps Groups
Getting and staying involved in a community self help and support group during the initial period of recovery is a very good idea. Support groups can keep help keep you motivated to stay at the fight, can offer wisdom and encouragement and can be an excellent source of sober support and friendship. 12 steps groups are the most common type of community support group, but not everyone finds what they need though the 12 steps - and some people find the spiritual component uncomfortable. Here then, are 6 great alternatives to AA and NA.
AA and Terminal Uniqueness - Are You As Unique As You Think You Are?
A lot of people attend a single AA meeting and dismiss the group as "full of people that have nothing in common with me". 12 steppers call this phenomenon terminal uniqueness. It's very common, and it's usually completely false.
Countering Negative AA Myths - Learn the Truth about How and Why It Helps
Common AA myths: AA is a cult...AA is only for Christians...research says AA doesn't work, and more. Why not dig a little deeper and learn the truth?
AA Resource List – Everything You Need to Know about Getting Started with the 12 Steps
New to AA? Start here – a list of 9 quick-read articles answering all your important questions on getting started with the 12 steps.