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Is Addiction A Disease?
The argument goes like this: Addiction is no more a disease than any other habit or compulsion. It isn’t a disease because there isn’t a demonstrated genetic cause, it isn’t contagious, and you can’t take a medicine to cure it. In fact, according to AA and other organizations, the treatment is spiritual. At best, addiction ….
Read more ›How Step 11 NA Helps You Embrace the Drug-Free Lifestyle
Step 11 – “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” The 12 Step program approach emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and awareness throughout. While not all steps deal directly ….
Read more ›How Can I Attend 12-step Meetings without Abandoning My Other Responsibilities?
Mutual-help groups that follow the 12-step philosophy are still some of the most sought out treatment options for addiction, whether for substance abusers or individuals addicted to a certain behavior like shopping or gambling. Since 12-step groups exist for almost any addiction, it can seem like a very favorable option for a person who does ….
Read more ›How 12 Step Programs Deal with Recovery and Relapse
Anyone who’s been through drug treatment has likely encountered the 12 Step program approach in one form or another. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 12 Step support groups work in much the same way as group therapy in terms of offering needed social supports while helping addicts develop healthy coping skills for ….
Read more ›How Does 12 Step Facilitation Therapy Work?
12-step facilitation therapy often works in tandem with traditional 12-step programs to help addicted individuals recover and gain back control of their lives. This treatment method provides structure to an individual’s overall rehabilitation program and helps the individual shape their recovery in the way that is most beneficial to them. What is 12-step Facilitation Therapy? ….
Read more ›5 Ways the 12 Steps of NA Help You Create a Drug-Free Lifestyle
Stopping drug use is one thing. Staying drug-free is a whole different ballgame. Interestingly enough, many who successfully complete detox expect to be able to maintain continued abstinence. In actuality, addiction’s hold on your thoughts and behaviors will likely persist for months or even years after completing drug detox. Under these conditions, an unexpected relapse ….
Read more ›What Can I Learn from the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects approximately 16.3 million adults in America. Over 600,000 adolescents have been identified as drinking to excess. Further, over 88,000 deaths globally have contributed directly to alcohol abuse. The statistics are clear. Alcohol is a problem for many. In the 1930’s one man ventured unwittingly upon a desperate quest to stop ….
Read more ›Can You Take Addiction Medicine While in a 12 Step Program?
Addiction medicines, such as methadone provide a much needed line of treatment in cases of chronic, long-term substance abuse. People recovering from long-term opiate and alcohol addictions often require the types of physical support addiction medicines provide. Throughout the recovery process, 12 Step programs likewise play a critical role within the recovery process. While people ….
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