Common Misconceptions About Religion and 12-Step Programs

Colorado Recovery Center, Colorado Treatment Center, Spero Recovery Center / By Kate Henry

Many people tend to relate religion to 12-Step programs. While religion may factor into some, these programs are much more spiritual than they are religious. 12-Step programs involve surrendering and admitting your powerlessness over your addiction and your need for external help. Although there have been many misconceptions regarding 12-Step programs, they can be beneficial […]

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Working Through a 12-Step Program With a Sponsor

Alcohol Rehab Center, Alcohol Rehab Colorado, Spero Recovery Center / By Kate Henry

After treatment, it is important to remain in touch with a supportive sober-minded group. Initially, joining a 12-Step program can be intimidating, as you may not yet accept the reality of your situation. This is why working with a sponsor through a 12-Step program of your choice can help ease your transition. A sponsor can

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How Experiential Therapy Can Help You Find Your Authentic Self

Residential Treatment Centers, Sober Communities, Spero Recovery Center / By Kate Henry

From sand volleyball and biking to cooking or making music, experiential therapy is a transformative experience that helps one find their authentic self. Practicing new hobbies and skills can provide you with the opportunity to discover a new side of yourself while serving as a therapeutic method to continue your recovery. The combination of conventional

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Why The Twelve Steps Work When Other Programs Fail

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Few rehabilitation methods can compare to the success of 12-Step programs. Research has shown that a 12-Step approach offers significant benefits for people recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). According to Social Work in Public Health, “[Alcoholics Anonymous] and [Narcotics Anonymous] participation is associated with a greater likelihood of abstinence, often for prolonged periods up

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Building a Positive Mindset in Recovery

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There is a book titled, A New Pair of Glasses, by Chuck Chamberlain. Chuck C. was an influential member of Alcoholics Anonymous leading up to his passing in 1984. The message in this text is that, in recovery, we have the opportunity to see life through a new lens every day. No day is exactly

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Adjusting to a Peaceful Life in Recovery

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Healing from substance use disorder (SUD) involves emotional ups and downs. Some people feel uncomfortable during quiet moments because they have become used to constant emotional drama. Recovery requires finding balance, emotional stability, purpose, and peace within a sober space. Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation states, “By practicing mindfulness to savor everyday pleasant activities, an individual

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Why Forgiveness Is Important to Recovery

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Founder of the Franciscan Order, Francis of Assisi, once said, “It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.” Many people believe that recovery cannot be fully achieved without forgiveness. There is a saying in the “Big Book” of Alcoholics Anonymous that refers to the dangers of resentment. To paraphrase, it is like hitting yourself in

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Adventure Therapy in the Mountains

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Spirituality is integral to the recovery process for many people struggling with substance use disorder (SUD). Many aspects of treatment, including the 12-Step philosophy and experiential therapies, provide an opportunity for spiritual healing. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in one program that utilized The Twelve Steps, “21% of the

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Overcoming Anxiety in Addiction Recovery

Aging Issues in Addiction Recovery

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By the time many people reach an advanced age, they begin taking prescription medication. It’s now common even for people in their thirties to be on several prescription drugs, which often are added to throughout the years. This leads to the view that taking highly addictive prescription drugs (including opioids) is simply another part of

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Common Misconceptions About Religion and 12-Step Programs

How Experiential Therapy Can Help You Find Your Authentic Self

Why The Twelve Steps Work When Other Programs Fail

Building a Positive Mindset in Recovery

Adjusting to a Peaceful Life in Recovery

Why Forgiveness Is Important to Recovery

Adventure Therapy in the Mountains

Aging Issues in Addiction Recovery

Spero Recovery Center

Common Misconceptions About Religion and 12-Step P...

Working Through a 12-Step Program With a Sponsor

How Experiential Therapy Can Help You Find Your Au...

Why The Twelve Steps Work When Other Programs Fail

Building a Positive Mindset in Recovery

Adjusting to a Peaceful Life in Recovery

Why Forgiveness Is Important to Recovery

Adventure Therapy in the Mountains

Aging Issues in Addiction Recovery

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