Alcoholics Anonymous

‘The joyless vision of sobriety couldn’t have been further from the truth’

An exciting vision of you! – July 25, 2020 - When AA was founded in 1935 there was no provision…

4 years ago

Film: ‘A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad’s an Alcoholic’

Too much sake – July 24, 2020 - Before the story tackles such complexities, the tone is light and jaunty,…

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One Step at Time Is Easier Said Than Done

QUITTER: A Memoir of Drinking, Relapse, and Recovery – July 7, 2020 - There are many ways to recover from…

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A.A. in the “golden era of alcoholism”

Still works if you work it – July 17, 2020 - “It’s like no matter where you go – there…

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Sober journalist launches book about losing his beloved wife to cancer

Love and Loss – July 15, 2020 - Ian explained how both addiction and grief require a person to work…

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“Lockdown Has Been the Hardest Period of My Sober Journey”

Zoom Gloom – July 16, 2020 -  With Alcoholics Anonymous moving online, gyms closing and support networks being socially distanced,…

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I quit boozing when I was too drunk to hold my baby as hubby hosed vomit off me

Sober showers from now on... – July 9, 2020 - She wrote on her blog, DrunkMummySoberMummy: “As I closed the…

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Treatment centers hit hard by pandemic

Just when we need it most – June 24, 2020 - If services and staff are cut the effect on…

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Drinking Has Surged During The Pandemic

Where did I put my weekend? –  June 21, 2020 - Dr. Sarah Johnson, medical director of Landmark Recovery, an…

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Woman celebrates two years of sobriety, shares her story

Hey, the women are smarter –  June 18,  2020 - Her life started to turn around June 17, 2018. That…

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Avoid early death: Men should have only one alcoholic drink day

NO doubles for you! –  June 20, 2020 - The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has said that it’s best that…

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Run-DMC Legend Inspires NYC Students On Virtual Field Trip

Prevention Not Incarceration!!! – June 17, 2020 - The virtual field trip featured Daryl McDaniels of the groundbreaking hip hop…

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Country Stars who are Sober

Clean Music – FEATURE - Country music is a hard-drinking genre. It would be almost impossible to list every last…

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Woman with two years sobriety opens up about her relapse during the pandemic

Live and learn – June 9, 2020 - “I think it’s incredible that liquor stores are essential, being isolated at…

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Brandi Glanville’s Friend Jennifer Gimenez Wonders If the ‘Housewives’ Franchise Glorifies Alcohol

Like the Bible Glorifies Sex – June 10, 2020 - Sometimes I do wonder after watching some of the girls…

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Spencer Matthews admits lockdown would have ‘been the dream to get wasted’ if he was still drinking

For love of family – June 7, 2020 - Spencer Matthews has admitted being in lockdown would have been the…

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Alcoholics Anonymous, struggling to reach new members during shutdown, expects surge

Time for the Serenity Prayer! –  June 12, 2020 - Still, the steps often hold spiritual meaning for participants. Several…

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Hazelden/Betty Ford, AssuredPartners expand access to high-quality addiction treatment

Since 1949 –  June 8, 2020 - Eligible members of AssuredPartners health plans now have in-network access to Hazelden Betty…

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Happy 85th Anniversary AA

AA Anniversary Week - @YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIoWIRb5q6I&feature=emb_logo

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Sheltering With My Boyfriend and No Booze

To drink, or not to drink??? –  May 20, 2020 - As a single woman participating in Dry January (I…

4 years ago

Following Dad down road to sobriety

Great Share – June 5, 2020 - As I sat in those group sessions and listened to people talk about…

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Will the pandemic lead to an alcoholism epidemic?

Lead to...? – June 5, 2020 - “But the same way we do with food and exercise and concerns about…

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As recovering alcoholic, I’m dreading a booze-fuelled end to lockdown

One darn day at a time –  June 5, 2020 - As an introvert, I initially believed that the isolation…

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4 of the Best Revelations From My Sober Life

Just like the Agreements –  May 20, 2020 - I began to wonder what the hell I was doing with…

4 years ago

Even with 26 years of sobriety, the loss of AA meetings is worry

The Medium is the Message – May 28, 2020 - Those attacks, in turn, have caused meetings to require still…

4 years ago

Alcoholism: Why this doctor says telemedicine is key right now

No parking fees – May 26, 2020 - “Now, more and more people are opting for either home care or…

4 years ago

The online success of 12-step recovery programs

What would Bill and Bob say? – May 31, 2020 - “Right before everything got shut down, I was at…

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Film recalls Akron’s role in AA’s founding

Like Adam Meeting Eve – May 21, 2020  - The 43-minute documentary film traces its origins back to a 2015…

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Alcoholics Anonymous continues mission virtually

Doing the best we can! –  May 24, 2020 - Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is continuing its mission of helping those…

4 years ago

Telemedicine for alcohol use disorder isn’t just fad

It starts with obsessiveness – May 8, 2020 - This has particularly affected how we provide mental health and substance…

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