Recovery is Possible Even in Anchorage, Alaska
When gold was discovered in Alaska, it launched a boom in the economy and brought thousands to the state in search of riches and a better life. It also brought unsavory elements like prostitution, illicit gambling, and with it alcohol and alcoholism.
Since then the population of native Americans and other Alaskans have suffered from drug and alcohol addiction, as have members of every other state in the union.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction in Anchorage, give us a call and we'll help you find the treatment you need. (866) 578-7471
Also consider traveling for treatment. When you travel for treatment, you get a break from all the stresses causing you to use. You can also get away from your dealer and other friends who may tempt you to use, as well as other harmful and negative circumstances in your life. Traveling for treatment to another city or state also provides a level of anonymity as you are less likely to encounter people you know in other cities or states.
Why Should I Join a Group Meeting in Anchorage?
Whether you're battling an addiction to alcohol, meth, cocaine or prescription drugs, you can find a group near you in Anchorage to help you on your path to recovery. Group meetings introduce you to people like you who can be a support system in overcome your addiction. You can also find a sponsor at group meetings to help you on a personal level.
Sponsors are typically recovering addicts just like you, who also had the mentorship of a sponsor to help them on their path to recovery.
Are 12-Step Groups Considered Therapy?
12-step programs aren't therapy for addiction per se. However, they are very effective at helping you maintain your sobriety by having more integrity and accountability in your life. They also promote making amends for past wrongs, and calling upon a higher power to overcome addiction.
Many addicts attribute the 12-steps for the reason they have maintained their sobriety. The twelfth step actually calls members to pay it forward and help others who are struggling with addiction just like they were.
Click on the map below to find a group meeting near you. Also consider joining a 12-step group. The 12-steps were started by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous and have a core tenet of admitting that we are powerless to overcome out addiction, and can only overcome it with the help of a higher power.
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