Articles about recovery, peer support, and the ideas that shape how Open Hands Coventry works.
Some people can use alcohol or other drugs without major consequences. For others, one drink can quickly reopen old patterns of craving and loss of control. This article explains why.
Read article →People in recovery often benefit from helping others facing the same challenges. First described by Frank Riessman in 1965, this idea is at the heart of how Open Hands Coventry works.
Read article →A plain guide to the Twelve Steps — what they involve, how they build on each other, and why helping others is not just the final step but a foundation of lasting recovery.
Read article →Alcohol and drug dependence are linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Understanding the risks, why recovery helps, and where to find support.
Read article →Relapse often starts long before the first drink or drug. A peer perspective on the early warning signs, common triggers, and ten practical ways to stay on track.
Read article →A secular perspective on AA’s “higher power” language — and what the evidence says about what actually helps people recover.
Read article →How neuroscience helps explain why AA’s tools actually work — and why fellowship itself may be the most powerful “higher power” of all.
Read article →Seven common misconceptions about Twelve-Step recovery, from a peer perspective — on faith, powerlessness, meetings, rules, and what the research actually shows.
Read article →AA, NA, and CA aren’t treatments — they’re peer communities built on recovery, service, and belonging. Free, local, and run by people who’ve been where you are.
Read article →AA’s own policy is clear: medication is between you and your doctor. What some members say is a different matter — and it can be dangerous.
Read article →Most people think addiction is a willpower problem. The research says otherwise — and understanding why matters for recovery.
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