Daniel Canna Cola First it is Four Loko, “Blackout in a Can” now a California entrepreneur is launching a new product, “Marijuana Soda” called “Canna Cola”. The product is a medical marijuana “medication” that contains 35 to 65 milligrams of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in pot. He is releasing five flavors of the beverage. What … Read more
“The individual is capable of both great compassion and great indifference. He has it within his means to nourish the former and outgrow the latter.” – Norman Cousins We are blessed to live a recovered life. Through the years and I will be honest enough to say in my personal life as well, I have … Read more
It is always with excitement that I wake up in the morning wondering what my intuition will toss up to me, like gifts from the sea. I work with it and rely on it. It’s my partner. — Jonas Salk Each and every day holds the potential for an opportunity to grow and expand our … Read more
“Once the ‘what’ is decided, the ‘how’ always follows. We must not make the ‘how’ an excuse for not facing and accepting the ‘what.’” – Pearl S. Buck We are blessed to have twelve-step programs and other mutual support recovery groups. The HOW is outlined for us. Tony Robbins is quoted as saying, “Success leaves … Read more
Contradiction is not a sign of falsity, nor the lack of contradiction a sign of truth. Blaise Pascal The idea of alcoholism and addiction as a disease plays havoc in many peoples minds including the professionals. This concept has long been the center of debate for addiction and alcoholism researchers. For the addict it is … Read more
There is, however a vast amount of fun about it all. I suppose some would be shocked at our seeming worldliness and levity. —Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., pg. 16 Having fun in life is key to living a joyous life. Often the biggest roadblock in the early recovery process is the belief that alcohol or … Read more
“Trust your hunches. They’re usually based on facts filed away just below the conscious level.” – Dr. Joyce Brothers Have you ever had a conversation with someone and you mention a song but you just can not remember the name or the artist? You look up into the air for the answer and just can … Read more
Our behavior will convince them more than words. —Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., pg. 83 Our example may be the only Big Book a person ever reads. Who we are and how we act may be the difference in whether a friend, acquaintance, or family member ever seeks out help. The Big Book says, ” . … Read more
I recently read a 2009 study on Motivational Interviewing. Motivational interviewing is a client centered, semi-directive therapeutic process. Motivational interviewing is non-judgmental, non-confrontational and non-adversarial. The study found evidence that “What therapists reflect back, they will hear more of,” and that promoting talk about change promotes change. What does this mean for the medical model … Read more
There is no hope of success for the person who does not have a central purpose, or definite goal at which to aim. — Napoleon Hill Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help others to achieve sobriety. Alcoholics Anonymous preamble. For each and everyone of us our purpose lies in service to others. … Read more