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Larry Smith's Articles in Addictions

  • The Role of Physical Fitness in Recovery from Addiction
    Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Addiction requires a balanced approach of the mind, body and spirit. The whole person is injured in mind, body and spirit. Therefore, the recovery of the whole person also involves the mind, body and spirit.
  • Can an Alcoholic Ever Find "Peace?"
    The 4th Promise from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous states that, you "will know peace."If you have had the experience of being a full fledged alcoholic, you probably know very little about peace. It is more likely that you know the police!
  • Alcoholism Recovery Part 3: We Will Comprehend the Word Serenity
    The 3rd promise on page 83-84 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous states that "we will comprehend the word serenity."What is the strict dictionary definition of the word serenity?It is the state of being utterly calm especially in the face of difficulty and adversity.If you are early in your recovery process it is highly unlikely that you will comprehend the word serenity. It is more likely that you will comprehend the word "insanity!"
  • Alcoholism Recovery Part 2: We Will Not Regret the Past Nor Wish to Shut the Door on It
    The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous (3rd edition, p.83-84) promises a new life filled with hope, freedom and happiness. In the next article of this series, we are going to examine promise number two. "We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it."
  • Alcoholism Recovery Part 1: We Are Going to Know a New Freedom and a New Happiness
    The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous (3rd edition, p.83-84) promises a new life filled with hope, freedom and happiness. Promise one is the first in a series of 12 articles that examines and reflects upon the rewards of recovery. After all, if you are going to go through the painstaking process of recovering from alcoholism, there needs to be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. If you truly put your heart and soul into the steps outlined in the Big Book, it is absolutely possible for you to enjoy the promises of recovery.
  • Alcoholic Denial: 12 Telltale Signs
    "I don't have a problem with my drinking you have a problem with my drinking.""Honestly, honey, I don't drink that much! You should see the guys I work with!"Have you ever noticed that alcoholics are usually the last to realize that they have a problem?
  • Addiction Recovery: Top 5 Reasons Why You Need an Aftercare Plan
    If you have a desire to recover from the disease of addiction, you must take certain steps to increase your chances of long-term recovery. Residential treatment is a great place to start you on your road to recovery. Program lengths may vary from 30 days to several months. If you have just returned home from a treatment centre, it is imperative that you have an after care plan and follow it 100%. Below are the top 5 reasons why you must follow your after care plan:
  • Addiction Recovery: Ten Simple Steps to a Strong Aftercare Plan
    In the last article, I discussed why it is imperative to have an aftercare plan to help you recover from addiction. So, what needs to be included in your aftercare plan?My friend Donny has graciously given me permission to reprint his aftercare plan. He has over seven years of sobriety to his credit and still follows this plan to this very date.
  • Addiction Recovery - How To Jump Start Your Fitness Program - Part 1
    Recovery from a life threatening disease such as addiction requires a balanced approach of the mind, body and spirit. In the following series of articles, I am going to examine the physical fitness (body) component of a comprehensive recovery program.

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