June 10
Preventing Addiction
School programs on prevention might adopt some of the Twelve Step principles. When children learn about advances in science and technology, and are impressed with the power humans possess, it would be helpful to temper such teachings with awareness that humans are still virtually powerless. Educators should point out there remain some things beyond human control -- such as other human beings. At home and school, there would be emphasis on self-mastery, rather than trying to control everything and everyone else. This may well reduce the use of chemicals among young people.
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"No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy
AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K.
When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt
We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time!
God says that each of us is worth loving.
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