In our spiritual recovery efforts we are often confronted with exploring our concept of a higher power for a healthy recovery. I am always eager to discuss this concept with early recovering people since it is a crucial step towards a more complete inner peace. When a new member in recovery needs more help with the higher power idea I always remind mind them that addiction had us in the grips of a higher power that was hateful and uncaring. In active addiction we are compelle

The question "what is recovery?" is sometimes asked by people struggling with addiction. They enter the treatment arena seemingly waiting for something to happen outside of their conscious control. Doctors may give medicine, counselors give counseling, loved ones beg for change while folks with spiritual backgrounds pray for us. But what is our role in this thing called "Recovery"? What are we suppose to be doing consciously and on a consistent basis? Most addicted people mis