Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based subset of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that addresses unwanted thoughts and behaviors, focusing on the development of acceptance
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An AA sponsor is someone who takes you through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Ideally, they follow the steps as outlined in the Big
In AA Step 12 says, “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and
Step 11 in AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) is about much more than a single prayer, though the 11th step prayers are pretty solid. The 11th step
A methadone clinic is a place where you can get methadone at a low cost, with the goal of controlling your opiate addiction (usually to
In AA step 10 is the beginning of the “maintenance” steps. In the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, step 10 reads: “Continued to take personal
Substance abuse at work is a major problem in America today. Due to their high-pressure working environments, many American professionals crave comfort and relief through
It’s possible to have a life after addiction — you just have to know what to do. One important thing to understand about addiction and
In AA step 9 says we, “Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.” In
In AA step 8 is, “Made a list of all people we have harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.” What scares