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Why “12-Step Only” is a Dangerous Myth for Addicts

by Mary Beth O'Connor | Feb 2, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community, Long-Term Recovery, Sobriety, Substance Use Disorder, Treatment

It is dangerous to insist that the only way to recover from addiction is the 12-step program developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. When I entered rehab in 1993 for my lengthy methamphetamine use disorder, I was informed, repeatedly and vehemently, that I had to comply...
Women’s BIG Book Workshop

Women’s BIG Book Workshop

by | Jan 18, 2023 | Addiction, Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community, Events, Long-Term Recovery, Peer Recovery, Support, Treatment, Uncategorized

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Recovery Is For Everyone – Every Person, Every Family, and Every Community

Recovery Is For Everyone – Every Person, Every Family, and Every Community

by Merlyn Karst | Nov 3, 2022 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Behavioral Health, Community, Long-Term Recovery, Peer Recovery, Support

We are now coming into November. The TV is quite littered with political ads peddling support for election or  a cause, new administration, referendum, climate change, or abortion. Depending on one’s will, dedication, and passion, decisions will be made on...
September 2022 – National Recovery Month

September 2022 – National Recovery Month

by Merlyn Karst | Sep 2, 2022 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community, Long-Term Recovery

I have been in active and sustained recovery for 24 Years. Through this period, I haven’t had a drink of alcohol, my only drug of choice. It worked for me until it didn’t. I was periodic. I had 3 DUI’s. No wrecks, no injuries, just arrests. I paid the consequences...
The Recovery Ready Community

The Recovery Ready Community

by Merlyn Karst | Aug 4, 2022 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community

Today is August First. History reports that disastrous events scatter people, and then bring them together. Survivors gather in mutual and sustaining support. In the past and now today, we hear the words— together we shall There are communities with interlocking...
Loves and Lives Lost

Loves and Lives Lost

by Merlyn Karst | Jun 1, 2022 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Behavioral Health, Community

I began this blog before the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting. This horrible event, involving young school children, got much world attention. History reports that mass shootings scatter people, and then bring them together. Survivors gather in mutual and sustaining...
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