How Often Do You Earn Your Sober Chips At AA Meetings?
Posted by The Token Shop on 11/13/2019 to
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Have you ever wondered why AA groups give out military collectable coins to their members?
Well, they're not military coins! They're sober chips, and they mark someone's recovery process.
What To Do With AA Recovery Chips And What Are They For?
Posted by The Token Shop on 10/30/2019 to
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Alcohol has long caused a public health crisis. In fact, one out of every eight Americans has an alcohol use disorder. That is more than 12% of the entire population.
Why You Need to Celebrate Your Sobriety Birthday
Posted by The Token Shop on 10/2/2019 to
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Sobriety is something that you must constantly work on because recovery never really ends. Constant reflection on ongoing sobriety and celebrating your achievements is very important to stay on the wagon.
5 Positive Things to Say When Handing Someone Their AA Sobriety Chips
Posted by Token Shop on 9/11/2019 to
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AA sobriety chips signal an end and a beginning of sorts. It's the end of the chemically-dependent person. It's also the renewal of their hope.
A Brief Look into the History of the AA Medallion
Posted by Token Shop on 9/4/2019 to
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Athletes who complete an event take home a ribbon or a medal. So do participants in other competitive events. But the millions of men and women in recovery aren't always recognized outside their community of fellow addicts and alcoholics for their sobriety.
What Does Taking an AA Medallion Mean?
Posted by Token Shop on 6/20/2019 to
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There are certain accomplishments in life that are underappreciated. Most people don't know how difficult it is to complete a marathon or build furniture from scratch so they downplay these achievements.
5 Thoughtful Sobriety Gifts Your Loved One Can Carry with Them Every Day
Posted by Token Shop on 6/13/2019 to
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Addiction is an illness that doesn't just affect its victim. It wreaks havoc on everyone who loves that victim as well.
That's why when your loved one is succeeding in their recovery, it's cause for celebration. Show them how proud you are with these fantastic ideas for recovery gifts.
A Brief History of AA Medallions
Posted by Token Shop on 6/13/2019 to
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Many AA meetings around the United States and the world have a tradition of recognizing different lengths of sobriety by handing out sobriety chips or medallions. At the beginning or the end of the meeting, depending on local customs, someone will stand and hand out plastic chips for each month of sobriety in the first year.