Whether unwinding after a long day of work, celebrating a special occasion, or spending time with friends, many people enjoy having a drink here and
When one hears the term ‘alcoholic,’ it is easy to picture someone who is lacking in morals and willpower. However, this is a highly stigmatized
When an individual is recovering from addiction, experiencing withdrawal is almost inevitable. Withdrawal occurs when a person in recovery suffers a combination of mental and
From 2018 to 2020, the Vista Research Group recorded guest attendance within their treatment network, noting the addiction rates and primary drug of choice driving each
Hello, my name is Allie Kraska, Content Creator for Royal Life Centers. Member of ACOA since 1996. Between sips of caffeine and railing at god,
First, I should tell you that I’m a lifelong atheist and I am 10 years sober with the help of a 12-step fellowship (Note: I’m
Group therapy is an essential part of the recovery process. Recovery groups provide what all human beings need—and what chemically dependent people need more than
Generally speaking, the goal for anyone in recovery is to maintain their sobriety for the long-term. Everyone knows that it begins with stopping the addictive
Alcoholics Anonymous or AA, is the de facto 12-step fellowship for those recovering from substance use disorder, alcoholism and addiction. Exposure to the fellowship usually
As an addict myself, I can say that getting sober wasn’t easy. The first couple of times I went to treatment was under threat from
