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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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Stay Humble or Stumble

Posted by fredjoiners on November 8, 2009

Stay Humble or Stumble. <<< Click here.

 

To be humble is to be balanced in our opinion of ourselves.

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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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