Nathaniel F, Author at Sober Nation Sober Nation

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Legal Highs

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 by Nathaniel F • Drug Profiles

Legal highs are commonplace among people new to recovery. People justify their use by saying either that they are legal so their use does not constitute a relapse, or that since the highs are not necessarily pleasant it does not count as using. These arguments are weak due to the fact that alcohol is legal and many illegal drugs also have unpleasant effects. They are...Read more...

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Getting Adjusted to Sober Life

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 by Nathaniel F • Early Sobriety, Getting Sober

A difficult adjustment many addicts face is that from a chaotic world of drinking and drugs to a healthy, orderly sober lifestyle. It is common for newly sober addicts not to know what to do with themselves. The void that was previously filled with partying and drugs is suddenly reopened and this breeds severe discomfort. Some good ways to readjust to sober life are...Read more...

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Dry Drunk Phenomenon

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 by Nathaniel F • Alcohol Addiction

If you have been around the rooms of AA long enough you have probably heard the term “dry drunk.” This describes a phenomenon in which a person stops drinking and using, but does not make any other significant changes in his life. A “dry drunk” usually does not get a sponsor, does not do any step work, and indulges in unethical behavior such as being dishonest or...Read more...

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Drug Culture in Recovery Communities

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 by Nathaniel F • Early Sobriety, Getting Sober

Living in a community made up mostly of recovering addicts may seem like an attractive prospect to a newly sober individual. However, the sad truth is that most people in recovery relapse at least once. With so many people relapsing in one place there is bound to be a large market for illegal drugs. Delray Beach (Delray Beach Halfway House), a community consisting of many...Read more...

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Benefits of Going to a Treatment Center

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 by Nathaniel F • Alcohol & Addiction Treatment, Getting Sober

In the rooms of AA there is often a sentiment against rehabs. Members feel that AA itself is all that it takes to get sober and that rehabs shift the focus away from working a twelve step program. Also, people in treatment tend to be younger on average and some are not serious about getting sober. Twelve step programs have the highest success rate when it comes to keeping...Read more...

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Link Between Family History and Alcoholism

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011 by Nathaniel F • Alcohol Addiction, Family Resources

Nature vs. Nurture is a debate that can apply to any psychological disorder. In most cases it is a combination of the two factors. Studies have shown that in the case of alcoholism and addiction, genetics almost certainly play a role. That is not to say environment is irrelevant, but it is apparent that some people are predisposed to developing alcoholism. The evidence...Read more...

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Resentments

Saturday, July 30th, 2011 by Nathaniel F • 12-Step

Most 12 step programs refer to resentments as the number one offender. Holding on to resentments causes substance abuse to spiral out of control and is an enormous factor when it comes to relapse. The fourth and fifth steps of AA deal with identifying and recognizing our parts in our own resentments. A thorough analysis of who you resent and why you resent them...Read more...

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Non 12-Step Fellowships

Saturday, July 30th, 2011 by Nathaniel F • Getting Sober

If someone finds that a twelve step program does not work for him or her, there are alternative programs that focus less on spirituality and a higher power, and more on fellowship and making good decisions with the help of others. LifeRing Secular Recovery, Pagans in Recovery, Secular Organizations for Sobriety, and Women for Sobriety are four organizations in which...Read more...