When people give up abusing alcohol and drugs it does not mean that their trials in life are over. They are still going to have to deal with the ups and downs of life just like everyone else. The only difference will be that they won’t be hiding from reality…

Arbutus O’N. from Brownwood, TX speaking at Cedar River Roundup in Cedar Rapids, IA – May 5th 2002 http://recoveredcast.com For information on the Book “Powerless Not Helpless” Link to Buddy’ Book Through Our Affiliate Check out this episode!

Arbutus O’N. from Brownwood, TX speaking at the 3rd Anniversary Soberfest in Champaign, IL – October 9th 1993 http://recoveredcast.com For information on the Book “Powerless Not Helpless” Link to Buddy’ Book Through Our Affiliate   Check out this episode!

Alcoholics Anonymous refers to the fellowship as their group of people dedicated to a 12-step lifestyle which includes meetings and service work.  It’s not just about the meetings for them, it’s about the gathering of the people in the meetings. People who are there to support you and who need…

Peter M. and Tom N. from Staten Island, NY speaking about pages 25 to 52 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous at the CPH12 v1 conference in Copenhagen, Denmark – November 22nd 2003 http://recoveredcast.com Check out this episode!

If you’ve begun your recovery from drugs and alcohol, you’ve already taken the first step toward finding serenity. This is because when you’re in active addiction, your life is filled with chaos and dysfunction – not peace and serenity. During recovery, on the other hand, you’ll learn about inner peace…

Peter M. and Tom N. from Staten Island, NY speaking about the chapter “There is a solution” of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous at the CPH12 v1 conference in Copenhagen, Denmark – November 22nd 2003 http://recoveredcast.com Check out this episode!