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So this is my second time in my life that I am trying to get sober and stay that way. I am 28 yo and went to rehab when I was 24 and have put together a pretty successful career as a chemist and a member of my church and community, however, I relapsed pretty hardcore the last few months and it all came crashing down when I got my first OVI ever...I do not know what happened I thought I was doing ok and then I got blackout drunk with some people that I really do not care for to begin with and tried to drive to a family members house and got pulled over, now my career and legal consequences are up in the air and so I am trying to re-commit to my sobriety...Can anyone recommend a book that helped them in the beginning?
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Old 07-04-2014, 11:04 AM
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"Alcoholics Anonymous" - the Big Book.


Sorry for the trouble you've gotten yourself into. That's the road alcohol takes us down - and it's nothing but down.

Welcome to the site, and I pray you'll stop today.
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Welcome to the Forum!! You'll find loads of support here!!
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Old 07-04-2014, 11:16 AM
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Welcome Brown! Take it from someone who has already had 3 DUI'S, it only gets worse if we continue to drink! Thank God if this is all it takes for you! AA saved my life so I would suggest finding a meeting and going!

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So this is my second time in my life that I am trying to get sober and stay that way. I am 28 yo and went to rehab when I was 24 and have put together a pretty successful career as a chemist and a member of my church and community, however, I relapsed pretty hardcore the last few months and it all came crashing down when I got my first OVI ever...I do not know what happened I thought I was doing ok and then I got blackout drunk with some people that I really do not care for to begin with and tried to drive to a family members house and got pulled over, now my career and legal consequences are up in the air and so I am trying to re-commit to my sobriety...Can anyone recommend a book that helped them in the beginning?
"Alcoholics Anonymous: the story of how many thousands of men and women have recovered from Alcoholism."
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The Complete Book of Running is a great book for an activity that will help immensely. What has helped me is not obsessing on the problem, but instead accepting I can't drink without consequence and that it is nonsense for me. Other than that my reading material is about improving aspects of my life and health.
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Spiritual Path of the Warrior.
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"A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle gives you a spiritual and gentle way to change your life.

"The Seat of the Soul" by Gary Zukav was pivotal for me.
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Hi and welcome BrownsChem24

There are some terrific reading choices here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rituality.html

I hope you'll stick around. SR helped me turn my life around - maybe we can help you do the same?

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Hi Browns.

Have you read "Under the Influence"? It might appeal to you as a scientist as it explains some of the physiological aspects of what we are dealing with. I found it useful because it made sense, understanding why I responded differently than other people helped me let go when and not continue beating my head against the wall. For me, it removed a lot of judgement I was making about my situation and helped me move on.
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