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MY JOURNEY IN RECOVERY WITH THE 12-STEP PROGRAM

January 19, 2016/by David Wolfe

A few years ago, I had no choice but to deal with my issues with alcohol. My family were ready to throw me out so I went to a treatment centre and I managed to stop. I was lucky. The treatment centre was based on the 12-step philosophy. I say I was lucky because the […]

HAVING A HEALTHY ROUTINE IN RECOVERY

January 18, 2016/by David Wolfe

When I was in treatment last year, the counselors strongly advised that we continue having a structured routine, much like we had in rehab. I have found that having a routine that is focused on doing positive things has become a valuable asset in my recovery. My routine gives me a healthy structure for each […]

CRAVINGS AND THE PHENOMENON OF H.A.L.T.

January 15, 2016/by David Wolfe

Many of us experience one or more of these symptoms – hungry, angry, lonely, tired. They can easily contribute to us feeling low or stressed out. Everyone, including non-addicts, need to be very conscious of the phenomenon of HALT. For me, being aware of them is part of my recovery. To stay clean and sober, […]