Charlie Sheen announced his sober milestone on Twitter this week. After one of the most well-publicized relapses in history, actor Charlie Sheen revealed this week that he has been sober for one year. Sheen, 53, posted a picture of his one-year AA chip on Twitter, writing, “so, THIS happened yesterday! a fabulous moment, in my… Continue reading Charlie Sheen Is One Year Sober
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Russell Brand On Rock Bottom, Importance Of 12-Step Fellowship
“Sharing your story with another addict, as I did in my recovery, proved vital. Nothing I said to this person was too boring or terrible or trivial to him.” Russell Brand never shies from talking about his experience with addiction and recovery. Ahead of attending Wellspring, the three-day “wellness festival” happening in Palm Springs Oct.… Continue reading Russell Brand On Rock Bottom, Importance Of 12-Step Fellowship
No More Attendance Sheets In AA
Having court-ordered people at our meetings is like being, “a little bit pregnant.” We are either anonymous or we are not anonymous. Our Traditions are important to Alcoholics Anonymous. We also want to see AA continue to provide a way out for alcoholics. The responsibility statement located on so many meeting walls says it all.… Continue reading No More Attendance Sheets In AA
Depression in Recovery: Do You Have Low Dopamine Tone?
I just felt like shit and slept as much as I could. I showed up to work. I kept my commitments. I spoke when asked to, but I felt more than unhappy. I felt like I just didn’t care. (The Fix does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does anything on this website create… Continue reading Depression in Recovery: Do You Have Low Dopamine Tone?
Enabling, Self-Seeking, and Recovery
Every moment there’s the possibility of falling back into self-seeking after having recovered much of our spiritual, financial, and physical health. Recently, I was accused on a community website of being an enabler. The article and discussions that followed were regarding a proposed affordable housing project in our community and how some members of the… Continue reading Enabling, Self-Seeking, and Recovery
My Journey from AA to NA, with Stops Along the Way
While making my own transition from one fellowship to another, I interviewed people with experience in both AA and NA to find out what’s working for them, and what’s not. For a long time, I considered myself an alcoholic with drug addict tendencies. This is why, for the most part, I was a member of… Continue reading My Journey from AA to NA, with Stops Along the Way
AA Meetings Are Thriving In A Country Where Alcohol Is Illegal
A new episode of PBS’s “Frontline” offers a glimpse inside Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Iran. Alcohol is banned in the Islamic Republic of Iran, but the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous is alive and well in a country where the consequences for drinking are severe. Many Iranians are starting to believe the true cost of alcohol—everything… Continue reading AA Meetings Are Thriving In A Country Where Alcohol Is Illegal
Marijuana Anonymous Sparking More Interest In Canada
Marijuana Anonymous uses an adaptation of the 12 steps from Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. For some marijuana users, Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous don’t quite feel like a good fit. That’s why in some areas, Marijuana Anonymous is being introduced as an alternative. According to Vice, the group follows similar routines and readings as… Continue reading Marijuana Anonymous Sparking More Interest In Canada
Anthony Hopkins On Alcoholism: I Was Disgusted, Busted & Not To Be Trusted
“I still cannot believe that my life is what it is because I should have died in Wales, drunk or something like that.” It may be hard for some to imagine Anthony Hopkins as anything but a talented actor, but at a recent LEAP (Leadership, Excellence and Accelerating Your Potential) conference he shared how his… Continue reading Anthony Hopkins On Alcoholism: I Was Disgusted, Busted & Not To Be Trusted
International Conference of Secular AA Coming To Toronto In August
All members of AA are welcome to attend the conference, which takes place August 24-26 in Toronto, ON. The third biennial conference of Secular AA (ICSAA 2018), with a theme of inclusion and diversity, will take place in Toronto, ON from August 24th through August 26th later this summer. The conference will take place at… Continue reading International Conference of Secular AA Coming To Toronto In August