Ever since Alcoholics Anonymous started more than eighty years ago, the recovery culture has grown and expanded into a global movement that addresses a wide variety of problems. People have used their simple formula—namely, the 12 steps and the tradition of openness and honesty—to reclaim their lives. Such a profound change in behavior requires an […]
“The Universe does indeed provide for your every need.” ~Ellen Peterson, Choosing Joy, Creating Abundance Substance abuse is a major problem in Colorado. For example, in Denver, the rates of abuse for nearly every major type of drug has gone up significantly in recent years, especially for methamphetamines, heroin, and prescription opioid painkillers. Just as […]
“I hate Colorado having to be the experiment… We should not try to get people to do more of what is not a healthy thing.” ~ Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, speaking against legal marijuana in the state State-wide, Colorado has a serious problem with drug abuse and alcoholism that the legalization of recreational marijuana did […]
“Made a searching and fearless moral inventories of ourselves.” The 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, the Fourth Step The Twelve Steps can be thought of as your roadmap to recovery. When you get to the Fourth Step, you are starting to make some real progress. You still have a long way to go on your […]
Are you curious if any of the OTC medications in your home have a potential for abuse? Find out which over-the-counter-drugs may jeopardize sobriety. “While these medicines may seem innocent enough, more and more people are intentionally misusing them. Instead of seeking the drugs’ medicinal benefits, users want to experience the highs that accompany taking […]
“I’m spending time on the issue because here in Colorado and across the country people…don’t realize the cost in terms of lives, health, and economics. The number of deaths that come from overdose is greater than the number of deaths that come from car accidents.” ~ US Department Of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia […]
“I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.” ~Leonardo da Vinci I have been as far down as […]
I had no idea that being sober could make me feel so good until I got sober. I used to think that the rest of the world was crazy for not even considering using drugs because they never knew how high they could feel. However, now I realize that feeling high from drugs is so […]
In my journey of recovery there were many unsuccessful starts. They were unsuccessful for many different reasons I believe, but I can distill them down to two basic flaws: lack of honesty and lack of willingness. My 12-Step Experience Presently, I belong to and am very active in two 12 step fellowships. I have “belonged” […]
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