How Sober Living Can Help You Stay Clean and Sober

How Sober Living Can Support Your Journey to Sobriety Starting on a journey to recovery from addiction can be both challenging and rewarding.It requires commitment, determination, and a supportive environment. While the initial stages of recovery often involve alcohol withdrawal, detox, and treatment, maintaining sobriety in the long run is equally crucial. This is where sober living comes into play. … Read More

This is WHY We Do Family-Style Dinner in Sober Living

Sober Living Family Dinner

When I started Kansas City Recovery men’s sober living, I knew how I wanted it to function and how I wanted it to feel. But I wasn’t exactly sure how I would make that happen. You probably don’t hear this often, but my early sobriety was a blast! I connected with a group of people and we formed our own … Read More

Health Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol

The internet has brought a whole new level of issues by providing in-your-face proof of your binge drinking excursion gone bad. Many people report dealing with social shaming after a night of over indulging, and the newest trend is taking control of our lives and our choices. Have you thought about giving up alcohol? I hope you enjoy this article … Read More

Addiction Unlimited Podcast

Earlier this month, I launched a podcast. It is something I have been thinking about for over a year but hadn’t made the time to learn how to do it. Any of you that know me personally know I don’t have a problem talking, but I didn’t know anything else about podcasting, what equipment to use, how to edit them, … Read More

Alcohol

Most adults around the world have consumed alcohol at some point. It is estimated close to 87% of the American adult population has had at least one drink in their lifetime. Alcohol is a legal addictive substance available to anyone over the age of 21. Many people are able to drink without serious issues, however, for those who can’t, the … Read More

Spring Clean Your Sobriety

Maybe you’ve been sober for years, or maybe a few months. Do you ever get the feeling it’s time for some Spring Cleaning in your sobriety? It’s time to spruce things up, dust out the cob webs, and give yourself a recovery adjustment. How do you do that? It’s easy. I believe I have to do something on a daily … Read More

Alcoholics Anonymous – Step One

We admitted we were powerless over alcohol – that our lives had become unmanageable. Many people say step one is the hardest of them all. Some people stumble over the word ‘powerless’ as if it is some personal attack degrading their strength and making them feel weak. Really, it is neither of those things. I am powerless over alcohol because … Read More

Angela Pugh of Kansas City Recovery

    Thank you to The Real KC for publishing a piece of my story and sharing a victory in the world of addiction. My Moment There is always that one moment that changes everything. Some call it a light bulb moment, some a moment of truth, or a moment of clarity. Whatever you want to call it, it is … Read More

Addiction: When Should You Get Help?

It’s a new year, and oftentimes we find ourselves contemplating change when the new year begins. New year, new you. Many people who struggle with addiction think about quitting regularly. Most of us know when we have a real problem, and we know the only solution is to stop. Unfortunately, knowing all of that does not make us jump into … Read More

AA – To The Newcomer

AA Newcomer Guide

There are so many things to think about as you approach this piece of your life. It is a strange place to be, in your head, thinking about these changes that are necessary, AA, and wondering how it will be. I had a lot of fear about being sober. I feared that I would no longer be funny. I feared … Read More