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Read MoreWhile most people are familiar with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), its “sister program” Al-Anon is much less well known, and because the name is so similar (Al-Anon just seems like a shortened way of saying Alcoholics Anonymous), many people don’t even realize that they’re separate programs. While both programs are based around the 12 Steps, their focuses (who they’re for, what they’re designed to help with) are very different.
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Read MoreWhen you finally decide to deal with your addiction and get sober, you’ll probably have at least one person recommend that you add meditation to your recovery toolkit. Whether you decide to work the 12 Steps, get involved in SMART Recovery, or try another method of getting sober, meditation is something you should seriously consider adding to your program.
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