Jim Ramstad wasn’t just a recovery champion. He was someone who had scaled the highest peaks of government despite a lifelong battle with alcoholism. Actually, the former congressman would probably say he succeeded because of the battle, rather than despite it. He’d also be the first to say so at that. Indeed, Ramstad spent a decade in the Minnesota State… Read More
AA again saving the day may not belong on the front page of your local newspaper, but that doesn’t mean it’s not good news — for everyone. Because every time AA saves the day, another person gets a chance of fulfilling the promise they were born with. They also get the opportunity to live out the life of their wildest… Read More
Keith Urban’s inspiring sobriety apparently knows no limits. Just ask fellow country crooner Brantley Gilbert, who was the recipient of some of Urban’s strong sober support. But Gilbert’s not the first to benefit from Urban’s generosity. He’s just the latest. The latest in a very long line of incredibly grateful recipients. Then again, Keith Urban has been sober since 2006…. Read More
Are you sick? Then you’ll want to see a doctor. Are you suffering from substance abuse? Well, then you’ll want to see a doctor who’s in addiction recovery. It only makes sense. If that doctor happens to hail from Harvard? Well, you’ll want to see that doctor without delay! That’s where we find ourselves with Dr. Peter Grinspoon. It’s also… Read More
People generally learn about the power of deep prayer during their very first week in recovery. Sometimes they’ll learn about its power on the very first day. And why wouldn’t they? Most addiction treatment centers and sober living homes adhere to the practices and principles found in Alcoholics Anonymous. And AA is perhaps the world’s largest advocate of deep prayer…. Read More
