Opioids such as Heroin, Oxycontin, Vicodin and many other prescription medications are extremely addictive. As a matter of fact they are truly one of the most addicting substances known to man. Anyone who has been caught up in an opioid addiction can tell you, opioid withdrawal symptoms can range from very uncomfortable to so … Read more
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then do what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – Francis of Assisi One of the the first things I learned while I was living in Panama Central America is that people there repair stuff and do not throw it away. If your blender breaks you take it … Read more
“The… patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don’t take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.” — Quentin Regestein When I was younger I had this idea that there was a better life through chemistry. ETOH, Benzos, barbuituates, amphetamines… … Read more
“When the perfect order prevails, the world is like a home shared by all. Leaders are capable and virtuous. Everyone loves and respects their own parents and children as well as the parents and children of others. The old are cared for, adults have jobs, children are nourished and educated. There is a means of … Read more
I have switched over during the years from reading my prayer and meditation books to the online–email versions. This is today’s Reflections tract, I wanted to share it with you! We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 21 It is no coincidence that the … Read more
Through a chain of events… that at the time were not very pleasant… my husband and I found ourselves sitting in a young attorney’s office. I mean who in their right mind calls an attorney unless you are facing legal problems? I thought I had “randomly” picked Joe’s name out of hundreds of attorneys in … Read more
Since no one is perfect, it follows that all great deeds have been accomplished out of imperfection. Yet they were accomplished, somehow, all the same.” – Lois McMaster Bujold This marks my thirtieth year in the pursuit of happiness, recovery. As I reflect back at the highs and lows I am amazed at how I … Read more
“Time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have just one chance to live this particular day right, and to string my days together into a life of action, and purpose.” Lance Armstrong This is your time, this is your day, take advantage. Spend time today to reflect … Read more
My friend Dennis has had a real challenge in life. He is an extremely intelligent and talented young man. Yet addiction and his mental health challenges got in the way of his productivity and life. Unfortunately or maybe fortunately he ended up in prison before he ended up in the cemetery. His parents are two … Read more
I was chasing my dreams with every drink that went down… But I never got past the edge of my bed… Till I finally gave up the fight, sweet surrender gave me back my Life! –Sonia Lee Yesterday I received a wonderful gift from Sonia Lee. Sonia is a recovered folk musician/artist in Nashville Tennessee. … Read more