There are many persons in recovery who are not interested in discussing or even hearing about spirituality. In fact, they may tense up when they hear words like "God" and "spirituality.” This reaction may cause them to remember a past negative experience - an episode in their life that may cause them to recall a
A non-profit organization is bringing hope and healing to an industry with an insidious problem. After losing their friend to his struggle with mental health and substance abuse, two men in recovery decided to tackle the problem of addiction within the food and beverage business. Substance Abuse in the Food Service Industry Anybody who has
For many people in America, COVID-19 has created uncertainty, fear, and economic losses. The recovery community is not immune to any of these problems. However, people in recovery, especially those who are relatively new to sobriety, are considered to be more vulnerable to the effects of the virus. While no one can fix things or
Available Worldwide Maybe you just moved to a new area. Or, you could be traveling for the first time since you got sober. There are many situations where you’re new in town and you need to find an AA meeting. Whatever your situation is, you are probably a little nervous if you are
Why is a Sponsor is Necessary? In the 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous each member is encouraged to get a sponsor. This is a program of support. A sponsor is someone who shares their "experience, strength and hope" in the program. The sponsor will guide the sponsee through applying the 12 steps
