There is a saying often heard in recovery circles that goes, “Move a muscle, change a thought.” This is emblematic of how recovery should always involve a plan of action. Recovery must be mission-driven, including acknowledging achievements and setting new goals....
There is a prayer that is often said at the beginning and end of the 12-Step recovery meetings known as the “Serenity Prayer.” It goes, “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the...
Roughly 90 years ago, two men came together to found the first 12-Step recovery program. These men were Bill Wilson and Robert Holbrook Smith (more commonly referred to as Bill W. and Dr. Bob), and the program they founded was Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). They founded...
Taking steps to recover from substance use disorder (SUD) empowers you to make healthy changes in your life. Becoming sober is a powerful choice and an important form of self-care. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),...
The 12-Step philosophy is an essential part of long-term recovery for many people diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD). According to the Journal of Religion, “73% of addiction treatment programs in the USA include a spirituality-based element, as embodied...
