Alcoholics Anonymous is already renowned for helping people beat addiction to drink and drugs. But did you know AA beats the pandemic too? It’s true. Of course, you’ve got to do your part of course. You’ve got to keep doing it too. But the evidence is clear: AA beats the pandemic. Period. The Secret Weapon I Won’t Drink Today, and… Read More
Halfway Houses are not created equally. Not even close. They’re not operated equally either. And they sure don’t offer equal results. If you’re seeking a Florida halfway house you can trust, in every respect, you need look no further than Healing Properties. Founding a Florida Halfway House Tim Schnellenberger’s sobriety didn’t happen overnight. It didn’t even happen after a few… Read More
Can dopamine fasting actually help cure you of unhealthy addictions? Or is it simply a fancy-named way to kid ourselves? Is it worthy? Can it be harmful? Is this thing really a thing? Healing Properties asks the experts. What is Dopamine? Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter, says WebMD. Our bodies makes it. And our nervous systems use it to… Read More
A steep rise in pandemic drinking has created a new breed of problem drinker — the Covid Alcoholic. And as you might suspect, it isn’t at all pretty. Creating the Covid Alcoholic It’s nearly impossible to quantify the recent rise in pandemic drinking. With bars shut down most people do their excessive drinking at home. We do know though that… Read More
Everybody who knows about A.A. knows about Bill W. Most everybody also knows about Dr. Bob. But not everybody knows about Sister Mary Ignatia — and they should. Why? Because she was nothing less than the Angel of Alcoholics Anonymous. No foolin.’ Sister Mary Ignatia Sister Ignatia was a woman of deep and unwavering faith, but she wasn’t a nun…. Read More
