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Al-Anon 12-Step Programs: What to Expect and How to Find a Meeting

What is an Al-Anon 12-step program? Who can benefit from attending one of these family groups and what should you expect? Find out below, as well as learning more about…

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The Serenity Prayer: How it Helps Keep me Grounded

The Role of the Serenity Prayer When You Love An Addict This is a shared story from contributing writer B.H. She writes for us to discuss her son’s addiction and…

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What Are the Benefits of Having a Sponsor In Recovery?

The Benefits of a Sponsor in Recovery This post is from our contributing writer B.H. who shares stories of her experience as the mother of an addicted son.  Like individuals…

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Learning How to Trust a Recovering Addict: 4 Tips

Rebuilding Your Trust In a Recovering Addict Trusting the recovering addict is hard. It is even harder when a parent or loved one does not know the information needed to…

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