How a 12 Step Program Helped My Recovery Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 26, 2021I suffer from what many people in recovery often refer to as “terminal uniqueness” and it was a difficult concept. In my addiction, I felt as though I was all alone and nobody could understand what I was going through. When I finally found a 12 step program, it felt like I was finally at…
Benefits of AA Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol RehabBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 12, 2019To those on the outside, the rooms of AA are typically perceived in one of two ways. People either see this as a mysterious and magical place where people walk in, talk, have coffee, and then over time start walking out changed. Clean and sober. Others will see it as a gathering of drunks where…
Healing from Addiction Takes Time Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 13, 2019You’re about to enroll in rehab. It’s a courageous step that’ll change the trajectory of your life. How long does healing from addiction typically take? Is there a way to speed up the process? Think of Healing from Addiction as a Marathon, Not a Sprint You don’t want to hear it, but every person’s different.…
Do I Need a Belief in a Higher Power to Stay Sober? Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 22, 2018If you have ever been to a recovery meeting or celebration group, you’ve probably heard people talk about their faith in God or a higher power. Most 12-step recovery programs involve giving up control to this higher power. Although belief in a higher power can be helpful for putting things into perspective, you don’t have…
