Showing posts with label addicts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label addicts. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Big Book Sponsorship

The purpose of Big Book Sponsorship is to work the steps and teach others how to work the steps. By connecting suffering addicts to recovered addicts who guide newcomers through a personalized one on one study of the original 12 step program described in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, we can achieve the same approach that produced 75% success rates in the 1940's.

VISIT Big Book Sponsorship to learn more and locate meetings.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Sober Sources Network Continues to Lead the Way in Online Recovery

Sober Sources Network (www.sobersources.com) sits perched at the top and is leading the way with its innovative approach to online recovery. If you or someone you knows suffers with addiction issues and is in need of immediate support and services we can help without stepping into a meeting!

El Paso, TX (PRWEB) August 11, 2010

The Internet has evolved into more than merely a way to uncover the next bargain. It has become the leading source for information and the latest news as well. More recently, for those looking for a way to deal with personal hang-ups and addictions, the Internet has also become a solid source of support. In this regard, Sober Sources Network (www.sobersources.com) sits perched at the top and is leading the way with its innovative approach to online recovery.

The online recovery market is still in its infancy, so the concept may seem a bit strange for more than a few people. When questioned about their decision to provide online recovery services, Chy King, M.Ed., owner of the Sober Sources Network responded, “We know it seems a bit unorthodox, but sometimes, an unorthodox solution is exactly what is needed. We simply saw a need and decided to fill it. Often, people are embarrassed about their addiction and are reluctant to seek help locally. So until they are ready to take that step, we are here to offer help and to provide information and support.”

How do online recovery services really help, though, when many addicts are homeless and do not have access to a computer or the Internet? Chy King responded, “You would definitely be surprised... If they have access to a public library, then many times, they have access to online resources. We help by providing a wealth of information and resources for those struggling daily with addiction.”

In addition to its focus on providing recovery information and resources, Sober Sources provides an emotional outlet for both addicts and recovering addicts through its network of forums (see www.thesobervillage.com). Since research has shown that those who have a support network have a greater chance of becoming sober and staying sober, Sober Sources Network seems to be right on track with its solutions.

Chy says, “Traditionally, there are 12 step programs and meetings available locally for recovering addicts. These programs offer settings in which the recovering addict is encouraged to ‘share’ his or her experiences. For those struggling to reach the point where they feel comfortable publicly sharing, our forums provide a place for them to share with others in relative anonymity. Plus, since thousands of people from every walk of life frequent our forums, they are also helpful for those who feel that traditional 12 step recovery programs are lacking in their scope or focus.”

The most crucial elements of getting and remaining sober are obtaining pertinent information and having access to a stable support system. www.SoberSources.com dispenses both with the rare adeptness that is typically associated with offline ‘brick-and-mortar’ facilities.

For more information contact Chy King, M.Ed., the owner at info(at)sobersources(dot)com or visit the Sober Sources Network at www.sobersources.com.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Recovery Universe

Recovery Universe is going on it's 5 year of serving online recovery to suffering alcoholics and addicts worldwide.

The idea for Recovery Universe was born in a treatment facility in Atlanta, Georgia. I spent 110 days there and got really close with a few people there that I wanted to keep in touch with after treatment. I was a application developer and did not know too much web programming at the time but I made the commitment to setting up a video chat room that my friends and I could use to keep in touch after we all got home. Ironically this never ended up happening but something even more exciting transpired. In February of 2004 Recovery Universe launched still with the intention of only being for a few friends. By the late summer of 2004 RU had over 500 members and the forums and chat rooms were growing fast.

In 2005 RU underwent its 1st real transformation since the inception. This is the version that adapted the popular logo that has been used since. The colors of the site have always reamained the same (blue and tan) but the site has undergone 4 major overhauls. 

By 2006 the site was running strong and I was getting emails daily thanking me for providing a safe and clean place for people to share their experience, strength, and hope online. This reinforced in me the reasons I started the site to begin with and made me more active than ever in the site itself. 

By 2008 things had been up and down. Good times and bad times and I had all but stepped out of using it as a tool for myself and more just hid behind the scenes and worked on improving the site. 2008 was a rough year for me and I had stepped away completely as I got a new job and supported my wife while she began going to alanon. I needed the time to work on myself and get things right in my life. The computer was just simply taking too much of my time. 

2009 is now here and my life has seemed to settle somewhat. I am getting a good balance going in my life and have returned to RU with newly aquired web programming skills and a strong desire to use Recovery Universe as an outlet for my programming hobby. What you see now is a compilation of 5 years of hard work and dedication to Recovery Universe. It is a safe clean enviroment for people to share. The people I have met and memories I have from this website are priceless. I hope to be alot more involved in the site in the future and will do my best to make sure that the doors of Recovery Universe stay open for the newcomer.

So please enjoy yourself and come share your experience, strength, and hope with us...

Yours in Recovery,

 J.J.D.

VISIT and JOIN Recovery Universe