by Clay | Jun 29, 2013 | Alcoholics Anonymous
Newcomers to Alcoholics Anonymous are usually introduced to the first of the twelve steps on their very first visit to the group. Most Alcoholics Anonymous members with significant sobriety insist on the importance of beginning twelve step work as soon as possible....
by Clay | Jun 28, 2013 | Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous prescribes 12 simple steps as the solution to the problem of alcoholism. By working these steps with a qualified sponsor, even the worst “drunk” can return to his place in society. Alcoholics Anonymous is widely considered the original...
by Clay | Jun 27, 2013 | Quit Drinking
Have you ever tried to quit drinking and had trouble doing so? Or are you one of those people who can knock back one or two beers on the weekend then not even think about alcohol for days or weeks? I was the first type and could never understand the second type,...
by Clay | Jun 27, 2013 | Quit Drinking
The term “quit drinking cold turkey”, or more specifically “cold turkey” has it’s origin in addiction withdrawal. The phrase describes the skin’s reaction to heroin withdrawal. As an addict stops using the drug, blood is drawn...
by Clay | Jun 21, 2013 | Alcoholism
I am an alcoholic. I enjoyed drinking and only quit when the pain of drinking outweighed the pleasure of getting drunk. For many of us it is financial trouble, loss of a job, threats from a spouse, or legal trouble. The difference between guys like me and some other...
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