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REAL RECOVERY With Gina F. - Pages 85-88 Part II
Gina F brings more of what reading the Big Book and working with a Sponsor in the Program of Alcoholics Anonymous is really like. THIS is REAL RECOVERY... read more...
Sponsorship by Vince Jones
Sponsor: n, spon·sor [spónssər] (plural spon·sors), 1. somebody responsible for another: somebody who undertakes responsibility for another, especially during a period of education, apprenticeship, or probation read more...
An Alcoholic Who Recovered - Chris's Story Part 2
My twisted thinking was not to be replaced overnight. In fact I still have some not so good thoughts, but they are getting better. As my Grand Sponsor says,”I can’t think my way into good acting. I have to act my way into good thinking.” read more...
Cotton Candy Sobriety by Vince Jones
Who doesn’t like cotton candy? It is one of those foods typically eaten at fairs, amusement parks, ball games etc. Cotton candy is a treat, part of the fun. It starts out as a weightless ball bigger than your head and unlike some candies there is no attempt to dress it up as anything other than what it is, pure spun sugar. It looks substantial on the stick but as soon as we rip off a piece and pop it in our mouth it melts to almost nothing, just air flavored with sugar and food coloring with no illusions to being anything other than fun food. Soon the reasons why we vowed never to buy it again come flooding back, especially if you are responsible for the clean up of the 8 and under crowd. We will be lured by it again in the future, blotting out the previous experiences until too late. Such is cotton candy. read more...
An Uplifting Quote Emmet Fox by Vince Jones
Vince Jones is the Monday Night Lecturer for many of the clients who are getting treatment at our rehab facilities. He is an expert on the 12-Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous and a historian of the AA text and program. This includes studying the teachings of Emmet Fox who was influential to the founders of AA read more...
Suboxone Success Story from Johnny O
Johnny O has been one of the most beloved case managers at Sober Living by the Sea for many years. He recently sat down to share his experience with the Suboxone and what he's learned from his experiences treating clients who have used Suboxone to help them get and stay sober. read more...
Campral: Pharmaceutical Medication for Reducing Alcohol Craving
Sober Living by the Sea has long been on the cutting edge of treatment since 1986 when we opened our alcohol rehab centers here in Southern California. The important thing to remember about any of our recommended pharmaceutical medications is that there is no "cure" for addiction and any medication that is prescribed to aid in the recovery process will be best used in conjunction with a recovery program. read more...
