recovery
A Change is a Comin' by Chris Swanberg
I’m not the man I should to be. I’m not the man I could be. At least I’m not the man I used to be. read more...
Changing Perception by Jay Rau
Wise, wise words from Jay Rau, who works in our IOP (Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program). "Recovery is so much more than not using your drug of choice. It has to do with changing everything about your whole self. You must change the false beliefs..." 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...
One Year of Treatment by Kelly K.
For many years I would get my family to help me get out of trouble which often included providing the means to receive treatment. As the years passed I burnt more and more bridges and slowly the reality of my situation became clear... read more...
Who We Are Is Why We Serve by Steven East
Who we are revolves around what helping others actually means to us, those being helped, and to the universe as a whole. Willingness of those who serve to constantly evolve beyond their initial expectations of what this process should entail is crucial. This willingness for those who help to become more effective in this endeavor will determine their self-awareness. Curiosity and open mindedness allow us to remain confident that we are all capable of so much more, especially when in the process of helping others. 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...
An Alcoholic Who Recovered - Chris's Story Part 1
“That’s right. All I need is my weed, speed and vodka. I don’t need you or anybody. I can do this on my own.” That’s the way I used to think. I didn’t care about anyone and I didn’t care if anyone cared about me. I am a loner. read more...
Talking with The Wharf Rats 12-Step Concert Meeting Group at The Dead Concert in Los Angeles
If you are a fan of rock and roll and also in recovery, then you may be wary of going to rock concerts because the environment may have many triggers and remind you of your days of using drugs or alcohol. Some of us in early recovery were warned to avoid "slippery" situations like a concert and we have become accustomed to AA/NA meetings and sober social events where there is a support group of sober people to interact with and no drugs or alcohol to be found. read more...
Making up for Lost Time by Vince Jones
Albert Einstein and Emmet Fox taught that time is an illusion. It sure doesn’t feel like it when I look in the mirror! But who hasn’t said or at least thought of “making up for lost time?” read more...
Danger of Anger by Vince Jones
Vince Jones is our popular Monday night lecturer who focuses on the original text of Alcoholics Anonymous to helps our clients achieve spiritual change to strengthen their new life of sobriety that they've begun at our treatment facilities. If you are interested in Vince's Christian based message of recovery, then please read about our Celebrate Recovery Treatment Program which uses the teachings of Christ to interpret the 12-Step Philosophy. read more...
