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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.

Posted in ACOA, Al-anon, Alcoholics Anonymous, Co-dependency, Gambling, Higher Power, Recovery, Self-help, alcoholism, powerlessness, spiritual | Tagged: | Leave a Comment »

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.

Posted in ACOA, Al-anon, Alcoholics Anonymous, Co-dependency, Comorbidity, Dual Diagnosis, Narcotics Anonymous, Recovery, Self-help, spiritual | Leave a Comment »

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.

 

Posted in Drugs, Dual Diagnosis, Harm Reduction, Health, Narcotics Anonymous, Opiates, Recovery, Relapse, Self-help, addiction, treatment | Leave a Comment »

Hottest Articles, Recovery Is Sexy

Posted by fredjoiners on November 6, 2009

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