Is 12 Steps the Only Way?
No! In fact, there are countless ways to start your road to recovery. The 12 steps program born out of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is certainly the most well-known way to get started, but some people need more help, especially in the beginning. Therapy and counseling...
How do I know if someone is struggling?
When I am asked this question, I think back to the place I was when I was in my mess. I was hiding my addiction, literally. I was going through a 30-pack of Rolling Rock so quickly that I’d start pulling the full cans forward in the box in the fridge. This way, my...
What’s next after a 12-step or structured recovery program?
Short answer: The rest of your life!! However, often times you may be left without the structure and stability of whatever program you were in. There is a big push when you start your journey. You made this big decision, you took the steps to make it happen. There’s...
