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Santa Fe’s Evil Presence is growing

I hate to say it, but evil in Santa Fe has gained a foothold. At the risk of sounding like a weirdo, I believe that evil expresses itself through various real ways. I didn’t always think in this cosmic way;… Continue Reading →

I try to fight the good fight

Lately, I’ve been having to remind myself that life, in general, isn’t about outcome. Really, it’s about “fighting the good fight” regardless of how that fight makes a person feel. For me, talking with people about Addiction and substance abuse… Continue Reading →

wanna treat addiction? Watch the Exorcist

There was a time that I was normal. And by normal, I mean there was a time in my life that I didn’t think abut demons, ghosts, and other non-physical but really mean entities. Believe me, demons, especially, are really… Continue Reading →

There are only two outcomes of addiction…

When it comes to an addict’s behavior, I hate to say, “things can’t get much worse,” because, sadly, things can, and probably will, get worse. I’ve written and taught, several times, that “rock bottom” means one of two (2) things:… Continue Reading →

two things you can do to help an addict

While there isn’t much anyone can do to “cure” an addict, there are two (2) things people can do for their addicted loved one: 1) Learn to say no; and, 2) Seek to become the best version of themselves that… Continue Reading →

We can beat heroin addiction

After yet another funeral for a young person who died from a heroin overdose, I heard a group of men talking about heroin addiction and its evil impact on their community. I listened as their anger-laced comments flowed from, “We… Continue Reading →

Build spirituality into addiction treatment

When I discuss spirituality with people, I might as well be speaking Martian: People’s eyes gloss over and saliva drips from the corner of their mouths. Maybe they think I’m no one to be discussing spirituality or maybe they’re afraid… Continue Reading →

Reflective writing: A tool to fight Addiction

I believe that reflective writing can literally heal a person. Especially when it comes to building leaders: Reflective writing is a powerful tool that allows a person to best learn how to lead his or her life. The challenge is… Continue Reading →

Two things to keep in mind when talking with an addict

Talking with someone struggling with an addiction can be frustrating. Not for the reasons that you might think, but because they’re so mired in shame that almost every thought he or she utters is a projection of that shame. So,… Continue Reading →

An open letter to anyone struggling with an addiction

Dear Person struggling with an Addiction: Hello. I am a substance abuse and addiction treatment provider and I wanted to get a message to you. This message has both bad news and good news, so I do hope you continue… Continue Reading →

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