"People often ask what the difference is between ‘Active’ Recovery and ‘Passive’ Recovery?"I get asked this A LOT!&nbsp;And it’s a great question, so today I’m going to cover as much as possible and show you the exact way I approach "Active" Recovery.Passive recovery is just stopping drinking or doing drugs. No other actions are taken. This leads to the dry drunk syndrome, where family members actually wish this person would start drinking or doing drugs because they usually get so miserable to be around.Passive recovery leads to "white knuckling" recovery. This is where the only change in a person’s behavior&nbsp;is their use of alcohol or drugs. All other negative consequences continue as though this person was actively using alcohol or drugs. This is abstinence, not sobriety.Passive recovery leads to an unexamined life. Socrates said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." Taking an honest and thorough personal inventory is healing. Please take a look at the past errors you have made and make direct amends for those errors. This is "Active" Recovery at its best.When a person just stops drinking or using drugs, their growth stops. They do not learn the necessary coping mechanisms to deal with life on life’s terms. They do not gain the life skills they need to learn in order to deal with stress, their past traumas, anxiety, depression and other emotional challenges as they arise.Also, don’t forget that My "Introduction to Recovery" Course includes a step-by-step guide to help you transition from active addiction to "Active" Recovery.It's a super simple blueprint for living "Active" Recovery, which leads, or at least we hope it leads, to financial independence.No more scouring the internet trying to find what you're looking for.&nbsp;All of the information is in one place and is easy to follow. So even if this is your first time tackling recovery or sobriety, you're covered!Check out our&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jdassociates.ca/pl/2147628925">“Seven Sacred Teachings”</a>&nbsp;Course, or if you would like a&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://portal.owlpractice.ca/iwtscanada/booking">“Free Initial Counselling”</a>&nbsp;Session please click the appropriate links.

Passive recovery is temporary cessation of substance use, while active recovery involves personal inventory and addressing past errors.

One of the biggest questions people ask about "Active" Recovery

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One of the biggest questions people ask about "Active" Recovery

One of the biggest questions people ask about "Active" Recovery

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