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Two decades of lessons from Bill W. and Dr. Bob

Two decades of lessons from Bill W. and Dr. Bob

Writing a play about Bill W..and Dr. Bob has been a journey in recovery for Sam Shem. As he readies for his play to open Off- Broadway, he begins a new blog, 'Notes from a Playwright,' in Voices of Recovery.

 
Yes, I am powerless

Yes, I am powerless

Dan Griffin is back with a new blog series, "Exploring the 12 Steps." Join him in thought-provoking consideration of the tried-and-true method of recovery. Today he begins with Step 1, in Voices of Recovery.

 
The Hero Within

The Hero Within

It doesn't take superhero feats to become a hero. Opportunities for helping another arise every day. Are you tapping your inner strength for the good of all? See Super Star's latest blog post in Voices of Recovery.

 
Recovery Spotlight: Craig Ferguson

Recovery Spotlight: Craig Ferguson

Recovery is a serious matter for Craig Ferguson.

 
Complacency is the enemy of recovery

Complacency is the enemy of recovery

Dr. Paul Hokemeyer of Caron Centers says the No. 1 threat to addicts is getting lazy with a program of recovery. See his interview with Diane Cameron in her latest blog post for "What Comes Next."

 
Can celebrities recover in the limelight?

Can celebrities recover in the limelight?

Lindsay Lohan, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston: Why does it seem that celebrity success is the demise of so many great stars? Read Addiction and Answers with Bill Manville under Clean Living.

 
Stressed-out moms at high risk for addiction

Stressed-out moms at high risk for addiction

Society wants women -- especially mothers -- to live up to impossible standards, and when they come up short, drugs and alcohol provide escape. The price, however, is high.

 
The economy's dirty liittle secret

The economy's dirty little secret

Stress over finiancial hardship seems to be driving men to escape through pornography.

 
Wait, trust, know: The pain ends

Wait, trust, know: The pain ends

No matter how impossible the situation may seem, the hurt will pass. Accept and trust this. See Kristen Smith's latest blog post in Voices of Recovery.

 
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Working A Program Requires Taking Action

Working A Program Requires Taking Action

There is a solution, and it works when you put action to work. Read Greg Kayko's latest blog post on in Voices of Recovery.

 
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Sisters in Recovery Retreat, May 24 to May 26
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Sisters in Recovery Retreat, May 24 to May 26
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Time:07:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Location: Hazelden's Dan Anderson Renewal Center, Center City, MN -MN


Sisters in Recovery Retreat
 
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