alcohol use disorder

A Strong Self-Confidence With A Degree Of Humility

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“Over the years, research has confirmed what so many therapists have known intuitively. That the therapeutic relationship itself is essential to the success a patient experiences. Some studies have even called it the most important common factor to successful outcomes.” (From an article called The Importance of the Relationship in Therapy written by Lisa Firestone Ph.D. for … Read more

Being Happy With Who We Are

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“When I was young. I never needed anyone. And makin’ love was just for fun. Those days are gone. Livin’ alone. I think of all the friends I’ve known. But when I dial the telephone. Nobody’s home.” I had girlfriends as a teenager. But the above lyrics from the song All By Myself, sung by Eric … Read more

Don’t Forget Us Drinkers

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“Although the opioid epidemic needs to remain at the forefront in our efforts to help those addicted. (The death rate from overdoses continue to rise.) We should not forget the problems many people face due to excessive use of alcohol. A substance that robbed me of many things, including my happiness, until I got help … Read more

Overcoming Obsessive Thinking

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The word obsess comes from the Latin word obsidere, one meaning of which is “to besiege.” Being someone who has, at times, obsessed over something, I can say that if we’re not careful, thoughts can besiege our minds, take us out of the present moment, and rob us of any enjoyment we might otherwise experience. … Read more

Maybe Our Dreams Do Come True

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I celebrated 21 years of continuous sobriety this month. I went from calling myself a high-bottom alcoholic to a recovered alcoholic, and at some point, I called myself a self-proclaimed alcoholic. But eventually, it no longer mattered what I called myself. The bottom line is that I was a problem drinker who needed to be … Read more