FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is LifeRing? LifeRing is a network of support groups for people who want to live free of alcohol and illicit or non-medically indicated drugs. How does LifeRing work? LifeRing works through positive social reinforcement. The meeting process empowers the Sober Self within each of us. What is the LifeRing program?…

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Success Stories

Success Stories Please enjoy these success stories of members who have benefited from LifeRing recovery over the years since our founding in 1997 – we hope you take hope, comfort, and inspiration from all of them. If you would like to share your story, we require only that you simply write it (up to 500…

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If this is Day One

If This Is Day One If this is Day One for you — or if Day One is in your near future — you may want to know what to expect if you choose to get sober the LifeRing way. The LifeRing approach works mainly by bringing people together. Although some people can stop drinking…

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The “3-S” Philosophy

The “3-S” Philosophy of LifeRing “3-S” is short-hand for the fundamental principles of LifeRing:  Sobriety, Secularity, and Self-Direction.   Sobriety — LifeRing defines ‘sobriety’ as complete abstinence from alcohol or nonmedically indicated drugs. Sobriety means abstinence from alcohol and other drugs, unless medically indicated and taken as prescribed. This includes medically-assisted treatment, which LifeRing views…

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