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One Saturday night, I found myself grabbing junk out of my closet and stuffing it into a large garbage bag. I was tossing out anything that was within reach of my pistonlike-moving arms. My runny nose signaled late fall, which… Continue Reading →
I have absolutely no doubt that addiction treatment requires awareness of the situation in which a substance abuser finds him or her self. Rather than opposing symptoms, I recommend a reflective journaling regimen that provides a mechanism through which a… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
When I attend funerals, I watch people lined up like ants locked on to a food source, hoping for inspiration to find words to heal wounds. But none come. Instead of helping, the drone of the “I’m sorry’s” and “Is… Continue Reading →
I like to sit back in my favorite chair and sip my coffee. It’s a comfortable chair and I find that I become calm and relaxed. Especially in the winter: If I have my snuggie, my coffee, and my chair;… Continue Reading →
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