Statistics dating back to the 1980s show that alcohol addiction is a widespread condition affecting millions of people. The physical and mental nature of alcohol dependency is nothing new; in fact, alcoholism has been a known nemesis for centuries and continues to wreak havoc on societies by and large. This occurrence is particularly problematic, primarily due to a … Read more
“Every time you respond in a certain fashion, it gets easier and easier to respond.” – Marshall Sylver E + R = O Event Plus Response Equals Outcome. As an alcoholic I was explosive at times, and to be honest in early recovery I found myself popping as well. What I have found is when … Read more
“When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break them, but bend them with gentleness and time.” – St. Francis de Sales Addiction and alcoholism are filled with contradictions. I remember when I first went to rehab the definition of alcoholism encompassing the term “Progressive”. In my mind at the time progressive meant … Read more
Don’t Underestimate The Effects Of Drug And Alcohol Addiction By: Stan Popovich Nowadays, you hear of people who deal with drug and alcohol addiction and other mental health issues who refuse to get the help they need to get better. Some of them go to rehab and don’t take advantage of the help that is … Read more
“My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground on which I stand.” — Thich Nhat Hanh When I started to Blog I had no idea what I was doing. I was given instructions on how to build an audience, how to rank on … Read more
“Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” — Warren Buffett No matter whether you believe addiction is a disease or a habit of sorts the recreational use of alcohol or drugs often if not always occurs prior to the onset of abuse or dependence. I … Read more
Of all the awards I have received in my life and there have been many, none compare to the reward of seeing my oldest son Sean on the field playing in the Ultimate Bowl for the UIFL Championship. I got to the arena an hour and a half early and had to wait for the … Read more
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” – Mahatma Gandhi From the time I was a kid my main goal was “Happiness”. I wanted to be happy. I hated being sad. As I got older and started drinking and drugging I was happy when I was partying. … Read more
Happiness is a choice. Your circumstance can affect it, but you’re still the one who decides your happiness. Unknown Deciding to be, stay and live happy is the best choice I have ever made. Of course there are times when I am sad in situations. There are times when I am angry in situations. Yet, … Read more
I recently read an article in the NY Daily News on Ray Lucas the former NY Jet QB, about his addiction to pain pills. The article raised the question: “Do traditional recovery models work for athletes who become addicted to painkillers during the course of their careers? This is one of the main challenges the … Read more