Do we ever fully recover from alcoholism? In Alcoholics Anonymous, most members announce themselves as ‘recovering’ alcoholics. There are also those who say they are ‘recovered’ alcoholics. Do alcoholics ever completely recover? The threefold illness of alcoholism There are several references in the AA Big Book. They describe alcoholism as a three-fold illness: Mental, physical, […]
Self-Pity: A symptom of untreated alcoholism Self-pity in early sobriety is a dangerous state of mind for alcoholics. Few things are as challenging to staying sober as recurring bouts of self-pity. It is seen as a major cause of relapse. Is it a feeling or a defect of character? Self-pity is viewed as a defect […]
What is dual diagnosis in recovery? What is dual diagnosis? Very simply, it applies to someone who comes into recovery from alcoholism but also suffers from a co-existing mental health issue. This is a simple and understandable definition of dual diagnosis. There is some confusion in the fellowship regarding what untreated alcoholism really is. Is […]
