How Drugs and Alcohol Fool YouAlcohol is a trickster. It fools your brain and your body in all kinds of ways. And people who have developed problem drinking and drug use often fool themselves that they’re just fine, until it’s gone too far. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) literature calls alcohol “
read moreA list of ideas to reward yourself instead of raising a glass How do you celebrate and reward yourself without drinking or drugs? Embarking on the journey of sobriety is an incredible feat—one that deserves celebration, acknowledgment, and rewards. But when we’re used to marking achievements with alcohol or drugs, it can feel daunting to…
read moreSeptember is designated by the White House as National Recovery Month, where we celebrate the millions of Americans who have found lasting recovery from substance use disorders. These people show the millions of others who need help that recovery is possible. They give us hope and inspiration.
read moreAlcoholics Anonymous is the original twelve-step recovery program. Since it was started in the 1930s, AA’s peer-support model has helped countless people stop drinking. It’s free to attend and meetings can be found at all times, all over the country. If you’re looking for an AA meeting near you, you’ll
read moreOne of the most important things you can do to take care of yourself is get the right amount of good sleep. Your immune system is working to regenerate your body while you sleep, which is necessary to have a healthy mind and body when you are awake. And when it comes to recovery,…
read moreAffect Publishes Research Findings in Frontiers in Psychiatry We talk a lot about being vulnerable and afraid in our group meetings, and how to turn that vulnerability into strength. Fear is the root cause of all negative emotions. It compels people to use drugs to make the feelings go away, but those feelings are right…
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