What Does Accepting a Higher Power Now Mean for Treating 10’s of Addictions?
In 12-Step groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), a belief in a Higher Power plays an integral part in remedying addiction. In fact, the idea of a Higher Power is directly listed in half of all...
Complete Lifestyle Change or 1 Habit at a Time: Which Is Best for Fighting Addiction?
Lifestyle Change: Complications in various parts of your life come as a result of struggles with addiction. Although you might be “functional,” you will find that being truly functional means you accomplish more than what you are capable of doing....
90 Meetings in 90 Days: Starting Strong Now in Recovery
90 Meetings in 90 Days: Going through recovery is a process, and there are multiple trajectories possible for you to take. In-patient and out-patient rehabilitation programs are a tried-and-true option. Similarly, so is attending alcohol or narcotic support groups. Supplementing...
Film: Discussing Important Lessons of Sobriety Learned
Film is an art form, an expression of possibilities, and a way to imitate real life. Film as a medium is humanity’s first real go at recreating life and the human experience as we understand it. Films are moving pictures...
How to Join a 12-Step Program and Successfully Navigate Dominate Your Recovery
At Real Recovery, we believe that following a 12-Step program is necessary for your recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. Joining a 12-Step program can sometimes be intimidating. You are a new face in a new community environment, made...
#1 Bonda Fide Way to Know if a Sober Living Home Is Right For You
You have many options when seeking help for recovery. A sober living community is one of those options and a highly worthwhile one at that. A sober living community prides itself on creating a road to recovery for its members,...
Transitioning Back to the Real World after Living in a Sober Community for 1 Year
You got a taste of freedom while recovering in a sober living community, and now it is time to rejoin the real world. Transitioning back into full independence may seem easier than when you went from an inpatient facility to...
Sobriety: 1 Way on How to Achieve Long-Term Recovery with the Support of Family and Friends
Struggling with Sobriety from drugs and alcohol for so long is bound to affect the relationships you hold with family and friends. Some may accept your addiction for what it is, and others may not. Family and friends who want...
Stop the Worry: How to Transition From 1 In-Patient Facility to a Sober Living Community
Do you suffer from a substance use disorder (SUD) or an alcohol use disorder (AUD)? If so, accepting your illness and seeking help in healing it are two of the most challenging initial steps towards recovery. There are many routes...
