AA’s founders did not intend for AA to be religious, and unlike many modern-day members, they embraced a broad view of a Higher Power.
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Using Spiritual or Religious Beliefs when Fighting Addiction
Yes, you can rely on belief to help you fight addiction. This article reviews core concepts of addiction…so you can harness your own spiritual and religious
How Does AA Work? A Review of the Evidence
AA is cloaked in misconceptions and mysticism: a society of “former drunks” who tout spirituality as a means to cure the chronic, genetic, and life-threatening disease of alcoholism.
Support for President Trump is Not Sober
We would not accept from our sponsees things that President Trump does, without remorse, on a daily basis. If you go to 12-step meetings and you’re a MAGA person, here’s something fun to try. Pick a public statement of President Trump’s — one that isn’t explicitly political, as we wouldn’t want politics to sully the… Continue reading Support for President Trump is Not Sober
Recovery Myths That Can Hurt You
I could be saying how well I was doing, while the psychic megaphone over my head screamed, “Can’t you see how lonely I am?” Not surprisingly, I wasn’t drawing healthy people into my world. When the words “feelings aren’t facts” first pierced my brain, I was hooked. My baseline was misery, so it was a… Continue reading Recovery Myths That Can Hurt You