The AA member, medications and other drugs

Medication in recovery

July 7, 2022

By Andy F

Categories: problems other then alcoholism

AA conference approved literature On the main AA website in the USA, you will find a section entitled “Literature listing” Every AA Conference-approved piece of literature can be found there. This includes PDF copies of all the AA pamphlets. They are found on literature tables at meetings across the world. What is a pleasant surprise […]

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Sex addiction

May 11, 2022

By Andy F

Categories: problems other then alcoholism

An addictive personality I first got clean and sober in 1984. Members of the 12 step fellowships I attended were all sharing the same thing. It wasn’t solely drugs and alcohol they had problems with. Addiction would affect other areas of their lives. They talked about struggles with gambling, overeating and bulimia. Then there were […]

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Twelve-step sponsors and narcissism

NPD's in AA

December 3, 2021

By Andy F

Categories: problems other then alcoholism

What is NPD? (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) The American Psychiatric Association published a reference manual listing identifiable personality disorders. It is called The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. (The DSM 5) The pathology of each personality disorder is described in detail. They are listed as specific personality traits. These are known as diagnostic criteria. […]

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