It is June, the sixth month of the year and it’s time to discuss Step Six in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)12-step program. Step Six involves hours of self-reflection. It is about identifying defects of character. People in drug treatment centers across South Florida will talk about character flaws this month – and how acknowledging them helps in recovery from addiction.

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In reality, Step Six is a lifelong journey. The purpose is become prepared to rid yourself of the flaws listed in Step Four. It also reveals the Character Defects of Addicts from AA. It contains about 194 character flaws in all. Here is part of that list:

• • Anger
  • Apathy
  • Arrogance
  • Avarice
  • Bigotry
  • Boastful
  • Cheating
  • Closed-mindedness
  • Dishonesty
  • Envious
  • Greed
  • Gluttony
  • Hate
  • Jealousy
  • Laziness
  • Messiness
  • Pride
  • Prejudice
  • Sloth
  • Unfaithful
  • Wasteful

Everyone has character flaws. Talking about them openly and dealing with them can be difficult. When it comes to completing step six, it is essential to remember that it is impossible to conquer all of your defects at once or even over a long period of time.The 12-step program helps clients identify their triggers, addressing any underlying issues that may have led to their addiction.

Step Six requires willingness, honesty, and a lack of reservations while learning how to live a sober life at one of the top drug treatment centers in South Florida. Florida Addiction and Recovery Center offers the 12-step program for people seeking treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. When dealing with Step Six, we remind our patients in our program that they should appreciate the success they accomplished so far. If you want to learn more about our treatment programs for yourself or a loved one, call the recovery experts at Florida Addiction and Recovery Center today at (877) 800-REHAB.