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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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Surrender to Win

Posted by fredjoiners on November 9, 2009

Surrender to Win.

“Before A.A., I could not, or would not, admit I was wrong. My pride would not let me. And yet I was ashamed of me.

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AA and Spirituality

Posted by fredjoiners on November 8, 2009

AA and Spirituality.

 

Given its prominence in Alcoholics Anonymous and related Twelve-Step groups, spirituality plays an important role in the rehabilitation of many substance-dependent people.

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Depression

Posted by fredjoiners on November 8, 2009

Depression in 12 Step Groups members .

 

Major depression in patients with substance use disorders: Relationship to 12-Step self-help involvement and substance use outcomes.

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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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