For many people, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is synonymous with sobriety from substances. The 12-step model has helped millions around the world, and I have deep respect for the freedom it has given so ...

In a recent meeting, my sponsor, “Sally,” used her sharing time to talk about another sponsee, who wasn’t present.

Dear Eric: I am in a 12-step program. We have rules about anonymity and confidentiality, specifically that what is shared in a meeting stays at the meeting, and I trust that this applies to ...

There's a fundamental question you can ask of both the internet and real life: "How do I enjoy my time here without taking unnecessary risks?" In grass-touching meatspace, you can cut out processed ...

Here is a three-step blueprint to help you transition from the "resolution" phase of fitness to a lifelong habit and the accomplishment of specific goals.

As we get older, our priorities change. What once was so important to us is no longer important to us. As people change, we change as the environment around us. Sometimes we feel the fear of change, ...

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For many people facing homelessness, substance use starts as a way to cope with the fear, trauma and uncertainty of life without a home. But recovery is nearly impossible without a safe place to live ...