What are the rules of recovery?
It can also help to keep in mind the National Institute of Health's (NIH) Five Rules of Recovery: (1) change your life, (2) be completely honest, (3) ask for help, (4) practice self-care, and (5) don't bend the rules. These five rules can help keep you on track in your recovery.
What are the 5 tools of recovery?
Various colors are assigned to various lengths of sobriety. Typically, A.A. chips include: white to start or renew a commitment to sobriety; yellow for 30 days; red for 90 days; blue for six months; green for nine months; and a bronze chip for one or more years.
How can I maintain my sobriety?
Staying sober is a high priority, but developing and pursuing other goals can help you maintain that sobriety. Chronically misusing drugs and/or alcohol can take a major toll on your physical and emotional health, and now that you're in recovery, you'll want to prioritize self-care and ensure you have the fortitude to remain sober.
What makes a person successful in their journey of sobriety?
A person who is on a successful journey of sobriety will need to make behavioral changes and the mental adjustments on a daily basis to safeguard their hard-won sobriety. They learn to manage their disease in order to escape from the worst consequences.
What does sobriety mean in a 12-step program?
Many 12-step programs suggest that sobriety means total abstinence—never using the substance ever again. Other definitions, however, often focus on the process of recovery and developing coping mechanisms and habits that support health and wellness over the long term. Total abstinence may be the goal, but the reality is that setbacks are common.