Where success is concerned, people are not measured in inches or pounds or college degrees, or family background; they are measured by the size of their thinking. — David Schwartz How we think is everything. There is so much incorrect thinking going on when it comes to recovery. People are often misinformed specifically on the … Read more
By every form of self-deception and experimentation, [real alcoholics] will try to prove themselves exceptions to the rule …. Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., pg. 31 Alcoholism and addiction are cunning, baffling and powerful! Quite frankly, for those of us that have the “Creature” it owns us when we are in it! We justify, rationalize and … Read more
OPIOID ABUSE CONNECTED TO MOOD, ANXIETY DISORDERS Recent studies examining the overwhelming problem of non-medical prescription drug abuse and addiction have shown a link between those suffering from all mood and anxiety disorders and the potential for opioid abuse. The study seems to show that in many cases the abuse of opioids is a form … Read more
I recently had the pleasure to speak with Debbie Davis the co-founder of Recovery First an addiction treatment center located in South Florida. Recovery First is unique in their program in that they go the extra mile to assist people in their personal recovery experience. Additionally, they are “In-Network” for every imaginable insurance plan this side … Read more
“The thing is, we have to let go of all blame, all attacking, all judging, to free our inner selves to attract what we say we want. Until we do, we are hamsters in a cage chasing our own tails and wondering why we aren’t getting the results we seek.” — Dr. Joe Vitale We … Read more
“Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.” Theodore Roosevelt Recovery does come with a price tag, not only the price of admission, i.e. getting sober you must … Read more
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when dreams come true there is life and joy. Proverb I have been speaking to many rehabilitation programs lately, especially those centers on the West Coast, particularly California. I have been fortunate to have been able to speak with Chad Carlsen the co-founder and Executive Director of Hope … Read more
You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. – Eleanor Roosevelt It’s not that bad simply isn’t good enough. I have heard my share of cop-outs over the years. The grandest of them all is, “It’s not that bad”. My question is always … Read more
All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles have strengthened me…You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. Walt Disney There is absolutely no doubt about it, that all of the negative experiences and consequences of … Read more