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Making Amends: 6 Tips to Get You Started

October 28, 2022

Step 9 of the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-Step program is all about making amends to the people you’ve hurt through your substance use. For many, this can be the most difficult and visceral step of the program. Which makes it all the more important in the recovery process. Not only is this step useful in helping you rebuild your relationships but it forces you to face the very real damage your substance use has caused. Let’s discuss some tips on reaching out and composing apologies to the people in your life you wish to make amends with.

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Celebrating in Recovery: Hosting and Attending Parties

August 12, 2022

In recovery, isolation can be harmful. It’s important to reach out to friends and maintain or mend relationships. But social gatherings can be tricky to navigate in sobriety. Most restaurants, grocery stores, parties, and work functions carry the possibility of encountering alcohol. Even though the temptation of alcohol might be present, it is possible to successfully navigate a party as long as you set boundaries and maintain them. Here are some options:

How to Work Step 5 of the 12 steps

May 5, 2021

Once you’ve worked Step 4 of the 12-Step Program and you’ve made an inventory of your behavior, the next step is to bring those things

What Are AA Chips?

April 14, 2021

Alcoholics Anonymous chips—often called “sobriety coins” or “AA chips in order”—are small colored tokens that mark milestones in recovery. Each color represents a stage of

What To Expect At Your First AA Meeting

February 26, 2021

Your first AA meeting (your 1st AA meeting) can feel intimidating. People usually search for the same practical answers: What happens at an AA meeting? How long do AA meetings last? Does AA cost money? This guide covers the basics so you can walk in with fewer surprises. If you’re searching “what to expect at an AA meeting,” “what to expect at AA meeting,” or “what to expect at first AA meeting,” you’re in the right place. (Quick note: “AA” can mean other things online; here it means Alcoholics Anonymous—not “twitter the aa,” “you are aa,” or other unrelated uses.)

Why Self-Help Groups Alone Are Not Enough to Treat Addiction

March 10, 2020

Al-Anon: Hope and Healing for Families of Recovering Alcoholics

May 6, 2019

The 12 Traditions of AA Explained

April 18, 2019

Many people know the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Fewer people understand the 12 traditions of AA. Yet these group principles are a major reason Alcoholics Anonymous has remained recognizable and consistent for decades. If you have ever asked, “what are the 12 traditions of AA?” this guide explains the short form, the purpose behind each tradition, and how these principles support recovery communities.

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