After we have acknowledged that we are not the ultimate power in the universe and, thankfully, there is a higher power that can help us, we may ask, “How do I now rely on this...
What is Step 3?
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What is Step 2?
In the Big Book Step 2 states that, “We came to be aware that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” There is essentially one chapter that is completed...
Reflections on a Decade in the Field
“I just want to help people.” For many, this phrase begins a career as a mental health professional, and I was no different. An amalgam of optimism and newfound self-belief,...
What is Step One?
When discussing the 12-Step program it is important to start at the beginning, which of course means we must start with Step one. So, what is step one? Step one as it appears in...
Addiction is a Family Disease
A common misconception about addiction is if the addict would just stop using, everything would be ok. Lived professional and personal experiences tell us this is not the case....
The Promises of Recovery: A Student’s Perspective
The Ninth Step Promises in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous proclaim that if I am steadfast in the work of recovery, I will harvest emotional fruits such as a “feeling of...
Why Family Therapy? I’m Not the Problem!
Who has been with us from the very beginning? Who knows us better than most people in the world? Who can get on our nerves better than anyone else? Our families. You may look at...
Vaping | Is This The Answer To Quitting Smoking?
When a person starts their recovery journey, they typically look for different ways to live healthier lifestyles. Everything from a person’s diet to their exercise routine and...
First Things First – The Real Priorities in Early Recovery
The goal for every parent is to see their child grow into a confident, capable, content adult. Setting addiction and mental health issues aside, the transition into young...
Why is trauma such a buzzword?
Everywhere I look I hear the word “trauma”, whether I am with my colleagues, browsing social media, or perusing the latest specials on Netflix. Why is it so important that we...
Applying Recovery in a Virtual Classroom
As a student in long term recovery, the transition to a virtual learning environment has been frustrating and at times scary. Succeeding in school and in recovery has been the...
Alpha 180 Expands Academic Services
Each student arrives at Alpha 180 with a unique academic history, trajectory, and needed approach for their success. It’s our job to walk alongside them as they navigate back...