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Some badly needed self-care…

It was a rough day: Dark energy swirled around me since I first opened my eyes.  It felt like I was under attack and there wasn’t much I could do but allow the darkness to envelop me.  There are many… Continue Reading →

Wake up and give a damn!

It feels like, sometimes, that he more I learn, the less I understand.  I can’t for the life of me understand why people in general don’t want to do more to make this world a better place.  While I get… Continue Reading →

Wake up and give a damn!

It feels like, sometimes, that he more I learn, the less I understand.  I can’t for the life of me understand why people in general don’t want to do more to make this world a better place.  While I get… Continue Reading →

Why is Deception so much a part of Addiction?

One of the more common catch-phrases within the addiction treatment community that I’ve head (and probably used) is, “Deception is the disease.”  The reason it’s so widely used that it’s now almost cliché is that it’s an absolute true statement. … Continue Reading →

Thoughts of addiction from those with addictions

I wanted to share three (3) quotes from journal entries that clients within an inpatient treatment facility have shared with m.  I believe that these entires may be able to provide clues and ideas to carry forward into other aspects… Continue Reading →

Root cause of addiction: Blunted creativity

When it comes to addictions and substance, there’s a work that I’ve just come to loathe: Comorbidity.  This means that, in addition to a substance abuse or process addiction issue, a person also shows signs of depression, anxiety, or some… Continue Reading →

What is the BRENDA treatment model?

I’ve been tracking down information about the BRENDA substance abuse treatment model over the last few weeks.  The questions for which I’ve been seeking answers are: 1) What is the BRENDA treatment model; and, 2) Does it work as well… Continue Reading →

I am the prep cook…YOU are the Chef…

Basically, I’ve been like a prep-cook getting all the ingredients ready for a masterpiece meal.  I’ve been gathering the necessary pieces and planning the meal.  But, the thing, I thought I was already the Chef.  I’ve lived as though I… Continue Reading →

Miracles find me in this love-filled world

In today’s world, it can seem like everything is going to Hell in a handbasket.  News reports of violence and mayhem rule the airwaves; when coupled with social media, bad news travels faster than ever.  Plus, providing substance abuse treatment… Continue Reading →

Eating a cupcake is a privilege

The other day, I sat on my comfortable couch eating a cupcake and reading a research article on the prevalence rate of Hispanic drug users when it hit me: Since I do my best to keep up with the latest… Continue Reading →

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