Understanding Character Defects in the Context of AA and NA Anyone who seeks the supportive environment of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) after completing an addiction treatment program is continuing to make progress toward self-improvement....
How to Break Free from White Knuckle Recovery and Truly Thrive Let’s get this out of the way: white-knuckling sobriety is potentially fatal. If you are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, well-intended loved ones may advise you to try white-knuckle...
Get Help Moving Through Step 4 With Support from Changes Are you working through the steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, questioning whether your fears are one of the character defects holding you back? One AA fear inventory example could be someone afraid of losing a job...
Writing Templates to Set the Intention for Success Each Day Morning journaling can be an excellent way to support your new commitment to your well-being throughout your recovery. It’s a reflective form of self-care that’s easy to implement and add to your...
The Realities of Naloxone for Alcohol Intoxication Alcohol poisoning, or an alcohol overdose, is a life-threatening emergency that demands immediate medical treatment. Many hear about how receiving Narcan can often reverse opioid overdoses and wonder: Does Narcan work...
Getting Substance Abuse Support for a Brother or Sister If you want to know how to help a sibling with addiction, this scenario might sound familiar: Having a sibling from a drug or alcohol addiction can feel a bit like trying to help someone drowning in a lake reach...