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The organization holds meetings in the U. SOS describes itself as empowering the individual to find their own tools to maintain their recovery. It recognizes that addiction thrives on isolation, so group support is there to assist people in their recovery. Refuge Recovery is an abstinence-based path and philosophy that uses mindfulness and Buddhist principles as key features of its approach to recovery.
It utilizes the core teachings of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism and emphasizes knowledge and empathy as the path to recovery. The Refuge Recovery system does not require previous experience or knowledge of Buddhism or meditation. Celebrate Recovery is an international organization, and is based in 29, churches worldwide.
Editorial Reviews. About the Author. Christopher is the founder of Secular Organizations for How to Stay Sober: Recovery without Religion Kindle Edition. by. How to Stay Sober: Recovery without Religion can help nonreligious alcoholics maintain philosophical integrity while achieving sobriety. There is no need to.
There are plenty of other groups that have helped many move forward and they could be just the right option for you as well. A previous version of this article did not include Refuge Recovery and Celebrate Recovery.
The article has been amended to include suggestions from the SoberRecovery community as well as the most up-to-date information. If you or someone you know is seeking help from addiction, please visit our directory of treatment centers or call to speak to a treatment specialist.
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Your rating has been recorded. Write a review Rate this item: Preview this item Preview this item. How to stay sober: The author founded SOS, http: The web site provides better information on the SOS method than this book, so I find no reason to recommend the book to anyone. I wanted to read what he had to say about sobriety without re The author founded SOS, http: I wanted to read what he had to say about sobriety without religion, not how he feels about AA.
Unfortunately, the first third of the book is pretty much devoted to putting AA down. He claims a lot of 'facts' about AA that aren't true. Worse, he rants about it — constantly! He never really addresses this particular issue directly. I believe people have more range than that.
The overall lack of structure weakens the method badly. He continually raises issues with some AA slogans, yet uses others to support his program.
Considering the size of SOS, it looks as if most feel that way. View all 14 comments. Aug 21, Martine rated it it was ok Shelves: Vera VB rated it did not like it Oct 17, Shawn P Barthel rated it really liked it Jul 17, Lou Pare-Lobinske rated it liked it Jan 02, Douglas Brazil rated it it was ok Sep 06, Jason Brown rated it it was amazing Mar 06, Mary Barger rated it liked it May 12, Harold Neighbors marked it as to-read Jun 28, Community District Library added it Jul 09,