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Emotional Sobriety: How to keep your emotions stable in recovery

Friday, April 26th, 2013 by Tim S. • Relapse Prevention

In the beginning, the focus is on physical sobriety. When an addict decides to quit using, they need to put aside their emotions, and the only thing they need to worry about is not picking up. As their body adjusts to functioning without drugs or alcohol, they can slowly begin to concentrate on what’s most essential to their recovery: emotional sobriety. What is...Read more...

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The Importance of Meetings

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 by Tim S. • 12-Step

Sober Nation tries very hard not to advocate any specific avenue of recovery. We understand that some people need a 12 step program. Some people may use the S.M.A.R.T method, other people may simply wake up one day, and decide to stop drinking. Whatever you need to do to stay sober, is what you should do. It is important to us to make sure we keep all options out on the...Read more...

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“Came To Believe” – Step Two

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 by Kathleen K. • 12-Step

“Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” This is the second step from Alcoholics Anonymous (and other twelve-step programs) and it follows Step One in which members surrender to being powerless over alcohol (or other addictions). Believing in a higher power can help make life more bearable. Step Two offers hope that turning...Read more...

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Al-Anon – A 12-Step Program for Family and Friends

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 by Kathleen K. • All Articles

I can remember the anxiety I felt each time my loved one would come stumbling home from another night out of drinking. I would be filled with fear, wondering if he was going to be angry or weepy or giddy. Most evenings I would pretend to be asleep in order to avoid any confrontation. I hated living the way I was living, but I did not know what to do to change what was...Read more...

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How Important is a Home Group?

Friday, October 21st, 2011 by Lisa Hann • All Articles

One of the suggestions you’ll hear in any 12 step program is to find a home group, but what is the significance of having one? Until I actually got a home group, I didn’t understand how important it was, I went from meeting to meeting like a ghost making an acquaintance here and there. I still felt empty and like an intruder on other peoples turf. I was told that...Read more...

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Dealing with Obstacles in Sobriety

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 by Lisa Hann • All Articles

Obstacles? Right now most people are facing an obstacle, problem or difficulty in their life. They may be in relationships, work, financial status or health. Most of us believe that to be happy these particular obstacles or problems need to be rid of. This may be a huge downfall for a 12-step member who may be running around, trying to fix their life. When we develop...Read more...

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It doesn’t end at 12, that’s where it starts

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 by Lisa Hann • 12-Step

Commonly people in a 12 step program feel as though they are done once they complete their steps, they have a sense of accomplishment, as well they should since the steps are no small task to get through. There is a lot of self-examination and a lot of confrontation with yourself and others that can be uncomfortable and at times agitating. We have to admit and let go,...Read more...

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Step 6 and 7, everyday work for a stronger recovery

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 by Lisa Hann • All Articles

Steps 6 and 7 are overlooked many times in the 12 step program. I mean how can they not be? They’re just two short paragraphs in a book that’s 164 pages long of instruction. That’s right two paragraphs, the first two on page 76 in case you’re wondering. But those steps mean a lot more to me then the attention they get. Step 6 for instance is telling me that I’m...Read more...

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Making amends

Friday, July 29th, 2011 by SoberNation • All Articles

The road to recovery is a cross-country stretch with several dips, hurdles and sharp objects for that flat tire you don’t have time to fix. Making amends, which is a vital part of any 12 step program, can be one of those obstacles. It’s bittersweet, really. It should be the most beautiful part of recovery. Being forgiven for your transgression by those you...Read more...

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A little about NA

Friday, July 29th, 2011 by SoberNation • 12-Step

Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit organization whose primary goal is to assist men and women, and sometimes boys and girls, to stop drug abuse. Many people attend these groups because they feel that the drugs are taking over their lives and controlling them, and they realize that they need a change. Other addicts attend these programs because of family pressure,...Read more...