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Dating Inside the Rooms of AA
One of the rules for being in the AA program is to not get involved in any relationships during the first year of your sobriety. And it is suggested that you not date anyone you have met in the rooms of AA. To say this can be a difficult rule to follow is an understatement. I am currently 19 years-old; I have been in treatment for about 9 months. I guess you can call me a … Read entire article »
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The Promise of Freedom from Addiction
At the end of an A.A. meeting we all sit, quietly listening to one of the most— in my eyes—profound sections of the Big Book, the Promises. This touching piece of text assures us the freedom we can attain only if we look at ourselves, let God do what we could not do for ourselves, and work to live and stay sober. Most alcoholics and addicts, new in sobriety find themselves “doing the deal” for someone … Read entire article »
Halfway House vs. Sober Living House
[Editors Note: This post provided by our friends at Hickory Wind Ranch, an Austin sober living environment and transitional house.] The difference between a halfway house and sober living house isn’t much. They both fall under the category of “transitional home”. Transitional homes date back to the late 1920s and 30s and were created to counter the rise of alcoholism and addiction that swept the nation during the Great Depression and Prohibition era. These shelters served … Read entire article »
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A Sober Living Nightmare
I was lucky that the sober living home I had randomly selected happened to be a healthy, safe environment that was conducive to my recovery. I didn’t do any background checks, didn’t ask for suggestions from people I knew, and didn’t care, so long as I was off the street and given internet access and free use of my car. The men that ran the sober living both had time sober and knowledge of the … Read entire article »
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Drug and Alcohol Treatment Aftercare Options Once you Leave an Addiction Treatment Center
Many people believe that when someone gets out of a rehab center they are magically healed from all of their problems. This is perhaps one of the biggest misconceptions about the recovery process. What people need to understand is that the real battle begins after someone leaves treatment, not while they are in treatment. If you or someone you know has just got out of rehab and is unsure of what to … Read entire article »
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