Summary: You should try AA again if it didn’t work before because the reason or reasons it didn’t work before may have less to do with AA and the 12 steps than it/they have to do with you, where you were in your life – literally and figuratively – and other personal factors related to […]
Category Archives: AA Meetings
AA Meetings, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction Treatment
How Does Alcohol Rehab Do Anything More Than Going to AA Meetings?
14
May
May
Summary: Alcohol rehab does more than going to AA meetings in a variety of ways, the most important being access to clinical medical support and monitoring by licensed nurses and physicians, access to professional mental health support, and time away from the life circumstances that contribute to problem drinking. Key Points: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can […]
04
Feb
Feb
Summary: Yes, if you want to quit drinking, AA does really work, and the way AA works best is in combination with evidence-based professional support for alcohol addiction. Key Points: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the first peer support group dedicated to helping people achieve abstinence and sobriety from alcohol. AA meetings leverage the power of […]
24
Dec
Dec
Summary: You can stay sober over the holidays by learning what your triggers are and coming up with a plan to manage them. Key Points: Triggers are people, places, or things that may start a pattern of thought, emotion or behavior that can lead to relapse to alcohol or drug use. Family and holiday events […]
04
Dec
Dec
Alcohol addiction is a serious issue that can affect people of all ages, but it’s especially prevalent among young adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), binge drinking is most common among adults aged 18 to 34. Worse still, according to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about […]
31
Oct
Oct
People who suffer from addiction can join a 12-step program for their recovery. It is a powerful peer support group that assists people in recovering from addictions and other re-occurring mental health conditions. People with addiction and behavioral disorders attend these programs after receiving treatments to maintain their efforts for recovery, although many search them […]
03
Oct
Oct
Many addiction treatment programs incorporate 12-step programs into their services. Accessing a 12-Step program near you can be life-changing. Although many individuals are aware of the 12-step methodology employed in organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous, they might not understand how it works or even what the 12 steps are. If you are looking to learn more […]
12
Jun
Jun
A 12-step program in Hawaii can help many recovering addicts turn their lives around for the better. But what are the “12 steps”? And where can you find an effective 12-step recovery program in Hawaii? We answer those questions in this article. What is a 12-step program in Hawaii? Perhaps you’ve already heard of 12-step […]
