It is important to recognize eating disorders do not develop overnight. In fact, years of mental and emotional anguish cause sufferers to begin overeating and
Millions of people in America suffer from addiction. It is important to understand how an addicted person’s brain works in order to provide better support
With over 70% of Americans overweight, food addiction is one of the most dangerous epidemics in the United States. Food addiction is quite comparable to
Due to the challenges of their profession, medical professionals account for a large portion of people struggling with substance abuse. There are several common signs
The media portrays alcoholics as people who drink all day, every day. However, everyone’s experience with alcoholism is different. From binge drinkers to severe drinkers,
The Traditions are designed to keep the GROUP from destroying ITSELF; the Steps are designed to keep US from destroying OURSELVES. Tradition Ten: “Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholism affects over 14 million Americans a year. It is a disease that alters the chemistry within the brain, getting sober, the alcoholic may run
When a person becomes addicted to a substance, the brain learns to rewire itself to crave that substance. This can become tricky for an addict
12-step recovery programs are designed to assist people suffering from addiction of all kinds, from substance abuse to eating disorders to problem behaviors like gambling
According to the National Eating Disorder Association, 10 million people are affected by eating disorders. This statistic continues to grow even as 61% of Americans
The Traditions are designed to keep the GROUP from destroying ITSELF; the Steps are designed to keep US from destroying OURSELVES. Tradition Nine: “A.A., as
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that can lead to extreme weight loss and can be potentially life-threatening. Sufferers of Anorexia nervosa struggle with a
Out of all of our body’s organs, the brain is the most complex and the most active. Without the elasticity and adaptability of our powerful
Many people believe bulimia is just an eating disorder. In fact, bulimia is an emotional disorder that incorporates distorted self-image, depression, and body dysmorphia. Bulimia
You’ve probably heard of binging before, whether that involves drinking or eating too much. But did you know the act of binge eating is actually
I sat down with Beverly, between her usual morning appointments and the unscheduled pep talks with the new clients, to find out exactly what an
Many people wonder if group addiction counseling is as effective and efficient as a one-on-one with a professional. Here’s the breakdown: What is group counseling?
The Traditions are designed to keep the GROUP from destroying ITSELF; the Steps are designed to keep US from destroying OURSELVES. Tradition Eight: “Alcoholics Anonymous
![The Traditions are designed to keep the GROUP from destroying ITSELF; the Steps are designed to keep US from destroying OURSELVES. Tradition Six: “An AA Group ought never endorse, finance, or lend the AA name to any related facility, or outside enterprise, lest problems of money, property and prestige divert us from our primary purpose.” Hello everyone, John here! It’s time for another episode of the Twelve Traditions made easy. So, let’s get right to it. As was mentioned in my last post, the primary purpose of any and all Twelve Step groups is to carry its message to the suffering alcoholic/addict. The concept embodied in this tradition naturally follows the concept embodied in Tradition Five. The idea here is that anything that interferes with the groups’ primary purpose, or confuses people about what is and what is not a Twelve Step group, can compromise its mission. The purpose of this tradition is to ensure we do not associate the group and/or organization with any other groups or organizations, in actuality or in the public’s mind. Early on in AA when these traditions were first being hammered out, there were many ideas floating about with regard to exactly how we would carry the message. Some of these included educating the public, getting involved in passing laws and becoming involved with employers. My favorite is that we would build a hospital chain of our own, then go about gathering up skid row alkies and “sort out those who could get well, and make it possible for the rest to earn their livelihood in a kind of quarantined confinement.”[1] Every time I read that part, I picture myself in that quarantined confinement scenario! I’d be safe and protected by the hand of AA, instead of facing life on life’s terms. Glorious! The problem with Alcoholics Anonymous becoming a major player in the legislation game and hospital management and educating the public, and trying to resolve employer/employee disputes, is that some sort of profit must be made. As soon as that happens, you are in competition with somebody, and pretty soon after that, confusion. Lucky for us all, AA arrived at the right answers to these and many more dilemmas. I don’t think we got there on our own. Could it be that we had help from a power greater than ourselves? I think so. [1] Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions pg 155](https://www.tpoftampa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Tradition-7-image.jpg)
The Traditions are designed to keep the GROUP from destroying ITSELF; the Steps are designed to keep US from destroying OURSELVES. Tradition Seven: “Every AA
The Traditions are designed to keep the GROUP from destroying ITSELF; the Steps are designed to keep US from destroying OURSELVES. Tradition Six: “An AA
The Traditions are designed to keep the GROUP from destroying ITSELF; the Steps are designed to keep US from destroying OURSELVES. Tradition Five: “Each group
Danny Van Bomel is a tough New Yorker, having worked as a corrections officer at Rikers Island in The Bronx, New York for 2 to
Hans is an interesting individual because of his time working in the field of addiction and experience working his own 12-Step program. You can catch
Part Four: The Traditions are designed to keep the GROUP from destroying ITSELF; the Steps are designed to keep US from destroying OURSELVES. Tradition Four:
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