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What Does Sobriety Mean?

12 steps, Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

For someone who has never experienced a substance use disorder, sobriety may seem like simply avoiding alcohol or drugs. In reality, recovery looks different for each person, and the meaning of sobriety can vary based on individual needs and goals. For some, sobriety means complete abstinence. For others, it involves building healthier habits, improving coping…

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Step 9 in AA: Making Amends

12 steps, Addiction Treatment, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Step 9 in AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) involves making direct amends to those harmed by one’s addiction, except when doing so would injure them or others. This step is necessary in the recovery process, as it helps people take responsibility for their actions and begin repairing the damage caused by their addiction. This living amends step,…