alcoholics anonymous
Come On AA Light My Fire by Chris Swanberg
This is another entry by Chris Swanberg who is a staff member who aspires to live life in a positive manner congruent with the program of recovery recommended by Alcoholics Anonymous. read more...
Is AA for Addicts as well as Alcoholics? by Chris Swanberg
Alcoholics Anonymous was primarily for men and women whose drug of choice was alcohol back in the 1930's. Over the course of the last 70+ years there has been a bit of controversy about how the organization accommodates those who primarily have a problem with a narcotic (or something other than alcohol). The birth of Narcotics Anonymous was somewhat as a result of drug users needing a platform to build fellowship that would not denigrate them based on their drugs of choice. In this blog entry, Chris Swanberg discusses his thoughts on the matter. read more...
Spiritual Program of Action by a Staff Member
This account is similar to that which has transpired for millions of people in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Our Staff member's experience finding a Higher Power in the program of AA is both unique and universal. read more...
Our Promise by Vince Jones
Vince Jones shares some of his thoughts that make his lectures at our facility so popular. 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...
Now is Your Time by Vince Jones
“Live, one day at a time.” This simple saying popularized by Alcoholics Anonymous has become part of the daily consciousness, but what does it really mean? read more...
Spirituality by Osmosis by Vince Jones
Students who find the path of Living on the Spiritual Basis through the 12- Step process have an advantage, the advantage of clear cut directions. The directions found in the “Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous are straight forward and concise. Even so, I have had students relate all kinds of curious interpretations of the process laid out in the Big Book, based on what they heard someone say in an AA meeting. read more...
NOW IS YOUR TIME by Vince Jones
“Live, one day at a time.” This simple saying popularized by Alcoholics Anonymous has become part of the daily consciousness, but what does it really mean? read more...
Exploring Some of the Contradictions in A.A.- by Vince Jones
In this entry, Vince has a little bit of fun pondering some of the things overheard in AA meetings and how they fit in with the original founding philosophy of AA. 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...
