by admin | Mar 6, 2022 | AA, Addiction Freedom, Addictions, Blogroll, Cravings for a Drink, Detox, Moderation Management, Recovery, Sobriety
The first phase of withdrawal from an addictive behavior or substance may only last from a few days to a few weeks. The second phase lasts several months to a year and the symptoms and discomfort are more emotional and psychological. It can be tough not to reach for...
by admin | Jan 27, 2022 | AA, Blogroll, Moderation Management, Recovery, Sobriety
This is certainly a fascinating article. In this post for The Atlantic, Kate Julian recounts the development of drinking through time and makes some interesting statements. For one, she says that “The Mayflower landed at Plymouth Rock because, the crew feared,...
by admin | Mar 5, 2021 | AA, Addiction Freedom, Addictions, Blogroll, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Sobriety
Choosing the Path to Take: Camino de Santiago Within our 8 weeks together, meeting weekly and gaining plenty of tools and resources, you will be well on your way to the life you dream of and the freedom and well-being you deserve! Each week’s modules build on...
by admin | Nov 26, 2019 | AA, Addiction Freedom, Blogroll, Cravings for a Drink, Events, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety
There is increasing recognition that many addictive behaviors start in childhood, when we search for ways outside of ourselves to soothe our anxieties, sadness and pain. Our She’s on the Way Back support group next Sunday will include a powerful hypnotic...
by admin | Nov 26, 2019 | AA, Addiction Freedom, Addictions, Blogroll, Brain, Cravings for a Drink, Eating for Recovery, Moderation Management, Neurotransmitters, Recovery, Sobriety
Do you drink to relax? You might be low in GABA. Do you drink to have fun? You might be low in serotonin. Do you drink to connect and engage with others? You might be low in dopamine. Take a look at this short video to find out how this nutritionist wellness expert...
by admin | Feb 22, 2018 | AA, Addiction Freedom, Addictions, Blogroll, Journal to Recovery, Recovery, Sobriety
“Start Close In”, these words started me on my long road to recovery and to each of the 909,717 steps of my 500 mile trek across Northern Spain, to be able to complete the Camino de Santiago. I love this poem! Start close in, don’t take the second step...
