Whether it is Sciatica, a crushed disc or any one of a myriad of pain issues, treatment often includes prescribed opiates, often in excessive quantities. And lets not forget the Benzos prescribed for anxiety and other emotional issues. The path … Continue reading →
Another night, and I am on the move again. A secret, quiet move. Many people move packages all around the globe. My packages are living, breathing, thinking and usually talking (a lot!). My “packages” are human… very special humans. I … Continue reading →
Should you seek sobriety or be sought for sobriety? Alcoholism and drug addiction are powerful forces. They consume an entire being and relentlessly prevent right thinking and logic. Addiction is dependence gone wild. We are dependent on running water, but … Continue reading →
When do we begin to fight for our lives? What constitutes “rock bottom” in the world of alcoholism, drug addiction, or any other detrimental malady that confronts our lives? Anyone who has identified this bottom in his or her own life can … Continue reading →
This topic of When Does the Work Begin in Recovery is what tempts me to bang my head against a wall… just in case you hear any noise coming from my house. The work in recovery begins as soon as the … Continue reading →
We humans sure do think a lot! All day, every day… its what we do. Then, we choose to act or to not act on any particular thought. It generally happens in an instant and we don’t even notice that … Continue reading →
Self-pay recovery program options, applied in full or in part, are becoming more mainstream these days due to the reduced availability of insurance coverage as well as for the intensive and personalized care that many of today’s programs afford. A … Continue reading →
First, a brief beer memory… One beautiful day, many years before I got sober, I was attending a yard party in Connecticut with some close friends. After drawing a beer from that chilled keg, I turned to re-engage with the crowd. … Continue reading →
My phone rings… When I got the call and heard the first sounds from the other end, I knew what was coming next. This is not the first call of this kind that I have received, and I am sure … Continue reading →
I firmly believe that the best lessons learned come from our personal experiences. I also believe that some lessons are better learned thru the experiences of others. This would be true especially when it comes to kids, but adults can … Continue reading →
