Leadership
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” – Henry David Thoreau As I was confronted head on with my alcoholism and drug abuse one of my fears or better […]
Make it Count!
“Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch, which I have got a hold of for the moment; and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” George Bernard Shaw I remember looking at my son Sean when he was […]
Opportunity to Grow
“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 […]
Freedom from the Bondage of Addiction
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 […]
Choosing a Drug and/or Alcohol Rehab
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 […]
Addiction Help
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. […]
Day One
“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 […]
Diligence
“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 […]
Methamphetamine
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, […]
The Signs of Drug Abuse
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 […]