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Kelly and Darren Talk About Sponsorship
This is why we love Kelly. read more...
Are You or a Loved One a Real Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? - Staff Blog
I know I sure was a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in my disease. Anyone who knows me will agree. read more...
Thinking about 12-Step Recovery? - Recovery Wisdom by Eric V.
Treatment works and we have been doing it for 25 years in Newport Beach, CA. Long term recovery post treatment is best aided with participation in a 12-step program like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. In this entry our staff member Eric V discusses some of what he's learned. read more...
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...
