“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.” — John W. Gardner It is all in how we look at our challenges that allow us to mature. We can either go through it kicking and screaming or grow through it enjoying the journey! Addiction is a nightmare, it … Read more
Typically I will write one Blog in a day but the first today is more of a thought provoker and news story. This is primarily a recovery blog that I attempt to look at the bright side of the recovered life. Hope! When I look back at my life before recovery and in recovery the … Read more
Before you choose a Recovery Program for yourself or a loved one, take some time to watch these two videos. These are two of the United States foremost authorities on addiction treatment and recovery. They are not affiliated with each other nor are they in any way affiliated with the Real Life Recovery Program, Freedom … Read more
When it comes to addiction help, where you find the help is integral to your success. Agencies and recovery centers that are stuck on any one philosophy are kidding themselves and their clients. True addiction help is a discovery process for the individual. Let me give you an example of the medical models flawed thinking. … Read more
“A road well begun is the battle half won. The important thing is to make a beginning and get under way.” — Soren Kierkegaard No matter how long you have been contemplating recovery, attempting to get clean and sober or battling all of the above today is a new day. Today is the first day … Read more
“What we hope ever to do with ease we may learn first to do with diligence.” – Samuel Johnson Yesterday we spoke about the decision making process and taking action. This process can completely free you of the obsession to drink or drug however, diligence and persistence with your daily disciplines is mandatory. In the beginning … Read more
Crystal Methamphetamine has several different names (i.e. Crank, Crystal, Ice, Glass, Shard, Tweak). It may be snorted, smoked or injected. While there are some users who will snort or smoke amphetamine, many, in the end will opt to inject. Stimulants mirror the action of adrenaline and dopamine which can increase blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, … Read more
Although the symptoms of abuse vary somewhat according to the specific substance and frequency of being abused, there are often behaviors that can be noticed by those close to the individual such as family and friends. One of the keys to successful treatment is early detection, the sooner the better. That being said, here is … Read more
There are three kinds of lies, Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics! Mark Twain. Whether I am speaking with a salesman, a parent of an addict or alcoholic, the individual seeking help or a professional seeking info on our program they all ask the same question, “What is your success rate”? Researchers, the media and our … Read more
Congress almost certainly will pass a bill that compels every American to have medical insurance. Sheldon Richman The short answer is yes. With a huge “BUT”. For folks looking to use medical insurance for addiction treatment there are several factors to consider before taking that plunge. First is that most policies require that an individual … Read more