a woman smiles because she's able to stay sober on memorial day

Staying Sober on Memorial Day

Addiction Recovery Programs, Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health Recovery, Sober Living, Substance Abuse TreatmentBy Harmony Hills

Observed the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is a federal holiday to honor and mourn American military personnel who have died in the line of duty. Memorial Day is also widely observed as the unofficial start of summer, usually celebrated with picnics, barbecues, and parties serving up alcohol and possibly other substances. For those…

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What Happens in A 12 Step Program?

Addiction Recovery Programs, Mental Health Recovery, Substance Abuse Treatment, Therapy ProgramBy Harmony Hills

Founded in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the first 12 step program. Since then, 12 step programs have been effective at helping millions of people throughout the world manage and maintain their sobriety. Given that AA was designed to help those suffering from alcohol addiction, over time exclusively, the 12 step program philosophy has been…