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Poll; Is recovery from alcoholism / addiction sexy?

Posted by fredjoiners on November 9, 2009

What is your experience with people in recovery from alcoholism, addiction, codependency, and ACOA.

Were they sexy when practicing their dysfunctional behaviour?

Have they become more attractive since being in recovery?

Cast your vote in this poll.

Is recovery from alcoholism / addiction sexy?

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Narcotics Anonymous

Posted by fredjoiners on November 8, 2009

Narcotics Anonymous.

We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other to stay clean. There are no dues or fees. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using.

 

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Hottest Articles, Recovery Is Sexy

Posted by fredjoiners on November 6, 2009

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Recovery from Alcoholism

Posted by fredjoiners on November 6, 2009

Recovery from Alcoholism.

 

Plenty of flowersThe number 13 represents bad luck for some people, but for Floyd McCrory of Rockville, Md., it’s a sign of continuing good fortune.

This year, he celebrates 13 years of sobriety.

“Best thing I ever did,” he said about quitting drinking. “It turned my whole life around.”

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23rd Psalm for Recovery

Posted by fredjoiners on November 3, 2009

23rd Psalm for Recovery.

 

The Lord is my sponsor, I shall not want.

He makes me to go to many meetings.

 

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