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LifeRing's 3-S philosophy of Sobriety, Secularity, and Self-Direction

SOBRIETY. We feel that to remain in recovery, we must make sobriety the top priority in our lives and maintain complete abstinence from alcohol, illicit drugs, or the abuse of prescription medication. LifeRing recognizes Medically Assisted Recovery (MAR) as a valid form of recovery.

SECULARITY. Out of respect for people of all beliefs, faiths, and world views, we conduct our meetings in a secular fashion, which means that we do not talk about religious or spiritual methods of recovery.

SELF-DIRECTION: We rely on our own personal efforts, the help of recovery groups like LifeRing, experts in the recovery field, and sympathetic family members and friends to help us in our recovery journey. LifeRing does offer a book that may help, Recovery By Choice, A Workbook - $25.00. This book offers a structured approach to building an abstinence-based “Personal Recovery Program” (PRP).

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By The Chief | January 13, 2011

Michael W., head of LifeRing Canada, is looking for some help in gathering information to assist in setting up a ‘buddy system’ within LifeRing. Such a system would be an enhancement of the peer-support that LifeRing has always emphasized. With the help of a Practicum Student — a University-level intern — he has overseen  the…

Marty N., Still A Voice For Sobriety

By The Chief | January 11, 2011

Former CEO Marty N. is no longer at the head of LifeRing, but that doesn’t mean he’s not still active in promoting sobriety. You can visit his blog at http://newrecovery.blogspot.com/ and see what he has to say, perhaps by starting with this recent post about the value of even relatively light exercise in dealing with the…

Irish Newspaper Story Leads to Radio Appearance

By The Chief | January 4, 2011

Dennis Stefan, who was featured in a story in the Irish Times yesterday about the growth of LifeRing in Ireland, today made an appearance on “Newstalk Radio” in Dublin. Dennis is the founder of LifeRing Ireland. The newspaper article can be read here. It lead to a call from the radio station and a 15…