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Talking with addicts can be frustrating. Not for the reasons that you might think, but because they’re so mired in self-hate that almost every thought he or she utters is a projection of that self-hate. So, as I’m talking with… Continue Reading →
I’ve heard, several times, that managing people in government agencies is hard because there are no “sticks or carrots” that managers can use to motivate their employees. But every time I hear the “sticks and carrots” metaphor, I think if… Continue Reading →
I don’t think anyone would argue with me when i say that Addiction is a complex condition. However, it does appear that, while Addiction is complex, I think people believe Recovery is simple. Over the years, I’ve heard many people… Continue Reading →
I’ve been providing “pro bono” substance abuse treatment for almost ten (10) years now. However, I haven’t taken on any cases for one reason and one reason only: Addict’s families simply don’t want to recognize that they are part of… Continue Reading →
While I do think that people are entitled to their opinions and I respect everyone’s right to express those opinions, what I don’t support is ignorant beliefs that interfere with people’s health. When I hear people say things like, “Addicts… Continue Reading →
As an author, it’s not enough for me to write books and hope they find their readers. I have to push them. No publisher, agent, or publicist will ever love my work more than me and none of them can… Continue Reading →
In my professional travels, I have probably failed a lot more than I have succeeded. I’ve led projects and teams that have won awards, but more often than not, I have been a part of projects that simply do not… Continue Reading →
There are times when it feels like no one listens. I write and teach about healthy ways to approach substance abuse, yet people continue to dig their respective holes and wonder why they can’t get out. I started blogging to… Continue Reading →
One of the more common ideas in recovery is that 75% of addicts will relapse within the first 90 days of their recovery. But, this idea has no weight within any single person’s path towards health. As a matter of… Continue Reading →
I’m sorry, but neither guns nor drugs are the problem. From my perspective, it’s easy to blame objects when the real source of the problems we face lies in the mirror. Now, do I think automatic weapons should be legal?… Continue Reading →
