There is a myth that abusing alcohol or drugs can make people more creative. This idea has gained weight because so many creative types have had addiction problems. The reality is that these individuals were creative despite their substance abuse and...

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We all want to get our needs met, but manipulators use underhanded methods. Manipulation is a way to covertly influence someone with indirect, deceptive, or abusive tactics. Manipulation may seem benign or even friendly or flattering, as if the person...

So, Anna, let’s talk about Spirituality and Relationships Let’s get started Want to talk about when we first met. I’ll start I first saw you in Mr. Rice’s Biology class, remember? Just so our listeners know a little about our background. When...

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If you go to enough meetings, you'll hear it said that in AA, "there are no MUSTs in the program, only suggestions". Well, like most half-truths in A.A., if you hear them long enough you begin to believe them. But what does the Program have to say...

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Among the many things newcomers need to consider is how to best manage their sobriety. This has to do with attitude. You can have the right intention and still be defeated by old attitudes. This can be referred to as stinking thinking. One of the...

If people become sober and it does not make much difference to their life they are unlikely to put much effort into maintaining their recovery. That is why recognizing success in recovery is important. However, there can be pitfalls associated with...

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