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RECOVERY 2 HONESTY

November 3, 2015/by Frank Terzo

RECOVERY 2 HONESTY, Honesty is defined as the quality of being truthful, open and transparent – it is a moral characteristic. Everyone tells little “white lies” from time to time, but those people in recovery from addictions need to pay close attention to honesty. They need to be truthful with others and themselves. The active […]

RECOVERY 1 – ACCEPTANCE

November 3, 2015/by Frank Terzo

Individuals who are not familiar with addiction believe that a person who quits using drugs and/or alcohol has “recovered”. But those people who are familiar with the issue of addiction know that to stop using drugs and/or alcohol is only the beginning of recovery. Recovery is an ongoing effort by a person to get rid […]

COMPLACENCY IN RECOVERY

October 30, 2015/by Frank Terzo

The dictionary defines complacency as “a feeling of quiet pleasure or security while unaware of some potential danger or defect.” It is a false confidence in oneself. People who do not suffer from addiction issues can afford to be complacent in some areas of their lives but those of us in recovery must never become […]