The Crossroads Centre Antigua Blog
Beyond Abstinence: The Medical Side of...
October 6, 2025 | #Addiction RecoveryBeyond Abstinence: The Medical Side of Recovery Addiction is far more complex than many realize. Taking steps toward sobriety is a courageous act that you’ve undertaken and now you have gone through one of the hardest parts: breaking free from the ...
Addiction - A Chronic Relapsing Condit...
September 5, 2025 | #Addiction RecoveryAddiction - A Chronic Relapsing Condition Somewhere in the DSM it describes addiction as a “…. chronic relapsing condition…” OH NO!!!! Well, what does that mean to me? What does it mean to my clients? Does this mean we are doomed to fall back...
Eating for Sustained Recovery from Sub...
August 7, 2025 | #Addiction RecoveryRecovery from substance abuse is a holistic process that encompasses physical, emotional, and mental healing. While therapy, support systems, and sometimes medication play crucial roles in sustained recovery, one often overlooked component is nutriti...
The Power of Acceptance and Surrender ...
July 9, 2025 | #Recovery Lifestyle and Well-beingBy T’Mira Looby, M.S, NCC, Primary Addictions Therapist, Crossroads Centre Antigua Addiction can be a relentless force—overwhelming, isolating and often seemingly impossible to overcome. For many, it creates a cycle of destructive behavior that f...
Virtues of the Twelve Steps
June 13, 2025 | #Addiction RecoveryAccording to the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, the success of Alcoholics Anonymous is attributed to a set of spiritual principles that, when practiced, can help even the most dedicated drinker recover. Nearly 90 years later, these principles, c...
Let’s Play
May 14, 2025 | #Addiction RecoveryRecovery from addiction is a serious matter. The harm caused to oneself and others while consumed by drugs and alcohol can be incredibly devastating. The stories told within the rooms and foundational texts of Alcoholics Anonymous and other Twelve St...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Stra...
April 15, 2025 | #Addiction RecoveryApril marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating individuals about the dangers of alcohol misuse and providing resources for those seeking recovery. Whether you are newly sober, maintaining long-term sobriety, or supporting a loved ...
Holistic Therapy in Addiction Recovery
March 14, 2025 | #Addiction RecoveryI recently encountered a compelling definition of substance addiction articulated by a therapist named William. He described substances as "a very poor solution to a deeply rooted problem." Let's explore this further: If substances are perceived as t...
The Power of Sponsorship and the 12 St...
February 12, 2025 | #Sobriety Tips and TechniquesRecovery from addiction is a lifelong journey and for many, the 12-Step program provides a structured and spiritual path toward lasting sobriety. At the heart of this process is the invaluable relationship between a sponsor and a sponsee. Obtaining a...
MEETINGS MEETINGS MEETINGS
January 14, 2025 | #Addiction RecoveryI hope you’ve enjoyed a pleasant and safe holiday season. This time of the year can be difficult for some of us, and I found that “staying in the middle” of the fellowship helps. In early recovery I added to my meetings schedule and chose to go...