I saw something the other day about recovery and abstinence. 1) is an alcoholic ever recovered and 2) what in your opinion is the difference
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The difference between recovery and abstinence is just quitting vs dealing with all the issues that lead to becoming alcoholic, and increasing the odds that you wont go there again.
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Right but by knowing the first drink will make your life unmanageable and knowing you can not have the first drink and you are just abstaining from that.
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That does make sense for a difference. Dealing with emotions and triggers is a huge
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Well put, thank you
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Intro to the first edition of “Alcoholics Anonymous” states that “we are…men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body.” That’s why I call myself a recovered alcoholic.
Recovered doesn’t mean I can safely drink. It means I no longer crave the first drink. I am well and whole and I have a purpose and a plan. I am no longer lost, frightened and purposeless.
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