Learn About Alcoholism

No matter if your new or you have been around recovery for awhile this site is loaded with information about alcoholism.  Live counselors, stages of alcoholism, treatment, interventions and a TON more!

Visit Learn About Alcoholism at http://www.learn-about-alcoholism.com/

Blog of the Month - Higher Powered

October Blog of the Month award goes to Higher Powered.  The Higher Powered blog is one of the few that long time consistently posted on sober blogs.  Higher Powered has been posting daily since December of 2004.  That takes some serious commitment folks!  Even though HP has a fabulous sense of twisted humor you can see how his recovery is truly priority.  Thank you Mr. Dave for all you give back to the rest of us in recovery.

*THIS BLOG FEATURES ADULT CONTENT*

"A POSITIVE ATTITUDE MAY NOT SOLVE ALL OF MY PROBLEMS, BUT IT WILL ANNOY ENOUGH PEOPLE TO MAKE IT WORTH THE EFFORT. I am an alcoholic and a sarcastic smart-ass. I am recovering from the alcoholism. My first and only sobriety date is September 5, 2003."

Visit Higher Powered at http://texandave.blogspot.com/

The Retreat

The Center for Spiritual Development

Alcoholism affects us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The development of the human spirit is a fundamental element of recovery and critical to a successful and fulfilling life. At The Retreat, we believe that on-going spiritual development is essential to long term sobriety and contentment. The Retreat's Center for Spiritual Development offers retreats as well as individual and group direction for those seeking to deepen their commitment to spiritual renewal and recovery. Guests explore the basic spiritual principles that give meaning to life and provide the framework for continued development. The Retreat is also available to individuals, Twelve Step groups and others seeking a safe and hospitable place in which to conduct their own retreats.

participation will include
* Group Presentations and Discussions
* Educational sessions on the spiritual principles emodied in the Twelve Steps and on related topics.

* Meditation Practice
* Individual meetings with program staff
* AA and Al-Anon meetings
* Personal Reflection
* Meals prepared by our award winning chef

Center for Spiritual Development amenities

* Fitness Center
* Meditation Room
* Room for 18 guests
* Lounge area with fireplace and library
* Access to the Wayzata Big Woods and nature trails



schedule & costs
The program operates Friday through Sunday twice a month; check in from 4 to 6 pm Friday and check out at noon on Sunday.

The cost is $150-200, including program, room and board.

2011 Schedule
On-Line Registration Form

For other specific information please contact us at 866-928-3434 or email us at info@theretreat.org .

what to bring
* Personal toiletries
* Laptop computer (wireless service is available)
* Casual clothes & comfortable walking shoes
(Laundry facilities are available)

Visit TheRetreat.org

The Higher Power Hour

The Higher Power Hour™ is a locally owned, Spiritually based, Recovery & Music Program, featuring the testimony of people who have reclaimed their lives from Alcoholism & Substance Abuse. Our purpose is to create an open-door platform for anyone to better understand and participate in Recovery through their own Spiritual Belief, Music & God Consciousness.

Read more... http://www.higherpowerhour.com/about-us

Visit The Power Hour website to find information about music, events, and to shop the HPH store/

http://www.higherpowerhour.com

April Blog of the Month

The Tao of Chaos

Thoughts on Taoism, alcoholism, recovery, and life in general.

http://sabarton.blog.com

Buddhist Recovery Network

For those of you in recovery who are interested in Buddhism this is a great place to get started. Look for a meeting near you!

"The Buddhist Recovery Network supports the use of Buddhist teachings, traditions and practices to help people recover from the suffering caused by addictive behaviors. Open to people of all backgrounds, and respectful of all recovery paths, the organization promotes mindfulness and meditation, and is grounded in Buddhist principles of non-harming, compassion and interdependence. It seeks to serve an international audience through teaching, training, treatment, research, publication, advocacy and community-building initiatives."

Visit The Buddhist Recovery Network

August Blog of the Month

Alcoholism-A Life Sentence

My story of recovery from Alcoholism and Depression

Sober Blogs Directory

 

April ~ Blog of the Month

dryblog

Alcoholism, Addiction, and Recovery - Support Resources, Quips & Quotes - Updated One Day at a Time! Recovery blogs, websites, and info about substance abuse, health, spirituality, music, shops, diversions - Alcoholism and addictions can be fatal when untreated; if you or someone you know is still suffering,many find lasting recovery and want to help: for support resources, see the list of link categories

December Blog of the Month

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Parker L. Holland, Michigan, United States 51 year old recovering alcoholic artist. Since I had my moment of clarity a few 24 hours ago I cannot stop drawing and creating things out of found objects.  Outsider/visionary in the truest sense of the word.  I have also included some pictures of the kinds of things I enjoy collecting and seeing.

My artwork is helping illustrate a new documentary.  It's a feature length documentary, produced by Josh Hays, written by Sherri L. VandenAkker, titled "My Name is Bette: Portrait of an Alcoholic Woman."  The film examines women and alcoholism, including women's risk factors for becoming alcoholic and relapsing and how the disease manifests itself in women.  The film is currently in production; the premier is scheduled for November 23rd in Boston, Ma.  More details later.

Visit Alcoholic Outsider Artist to see more of his work~