Category: The Recovered Word

Big Book’s Answer to Relapse Prevention

Randolph Jason

Big Book’s Answer to Relapse Prevention from Big Book Sponsorship Part 1 Click Here >>> If this selfishness-self-centeredness continues to manifest in an alcoholic’s life — EVEN IN SOMEONE WHO IS NOT DRINKING AND CONTINUES TO ATTEND MEETINGS – and the ego is not smashed and re-smashed by continuous application of all twelve steps, the sober (or “just not drinking”) alcoholic is sure to drink again eventually… or even worse, continue to live miserably being “undrunk” (better known as a “dry drunk”). This is why we see people with 10…

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The Big Book’s Answer to Relapse Prevention

Randolph Jason

The Big Book’s Answer to Relapse Prevention from Big Book Sponsorship Our Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous promises us that “When the spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically.” Imagine three layers. The first layer is our bodily reaction to alcohol when we ingest it — the physical craving. Under that is the second layer: the insanity of the mind just before the first drink — the mental obsession. Under that is the third layer: the inward condition that triggers the second layer, which in turn triggers the…

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Nicotine 101: The science behind the ADDICTION and QUITTING for good

Randolph Jason

Nicotine 101: The science behind the ADDICTION and QUITTING for good by: S.D. Wells for Natural News GNN Note – After quitting smoking almost 5 years ago the damage is still there. We have a couple more years before we are the right side of the smoking healing issue. If you’re still smoking please do whatever it takes to stop – it will be worth it.  You can reach out info@gospelnewsnetwork.org if you would like to talk. / END We start this one off with some interesting facts about nicotine and…

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Clarifying Questions for Relapsers

Randolph Jason

Clarifying Questions for Relapsers from Big Book Sponsorship GNN Note – While relapse is not required, it is common. It doesn’t mean you have to relapse and we would encourage you to avoid it at all cost. I can tell you with 100% confidence, some don’t make it back. / END Can’t stay sober? Wondering why meetings aren’t working? Try working the program! Here are some clarifying questions to get you started on your way back to recovery: Has it been a while since you’ve taken another alcoholic through the…

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