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Understanding How the Alcoholic Thinks
Understanding the Insanity of Alcoholism: How the Alcoholic Thinks © Flood
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. Read Article
Alcoholism September 21, 2012 (330)
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers Anonymous - 12 Steps of Recovery © Caro's Lines
Just as the 12 steps help alcoholics reclaim sobriety, they also help many to overcome an addiction to gambling. Read Article
Gambling Addiction February 06, 2008 (52)
An Addictions Counselor's View on Why AA Works
Countering Negative AA Myths - Learn the Truth about How and Why It Helps © Pavel P.
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? Read Article
Alcoholism March 05, 2014 (5)
External Links
SMART Recovery Organizes online and face-to-face recovery support groups around the world.
Moderation Management Secular support groups promoting early self-recognition of risky drinking behavior, when moderate drinking is a more easily achievable goal than abstinence.
LifeRing Secular peer-run addiction recovery groups for anyone with a desire to recover from alcohol and drug addiction or who are in a relationship with an addict or alcoholic.
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) SOS is an anonymous network of local peer support groups. Their secular recovery method is an alternative to spiritual 12-Step programs.
Recovery International Organized local meetings, telephone- and online sessions that follow a system of cognitive-behavioral self-help techniques developed by Abraham Low.
Women for Sobriety Inc. A nonprofit organization teaching an alternative recovery method to the traditional 12-steps, for women seeking to overcome alcoholism and other addictions

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