substance use disorders

Alcoholism And Addiction

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Here’s another excerpt from my book.  We need to keep our eye on the ball when it comes to addiction. Debates and arguments can be both helpful and hurtful. It’s important to keep that in mind when we talk about addiction. “Albert Einstein is quoted as saying, “Everything should be made as simple as possible, … Read more

I Think I’m Correct About This

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“There can be times in our recovery when we focus more on what we’re doing wrong than on what we’re doing right. While it’s certainly important to find and correct the things that made us unhappy in life and with ourselves. It’s equally important to see the good things we do. Eventually, as this process … 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

An Idea Before Its Time?

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I am happy to post what I consider a work in progress (I believe there is always room for improvement in certain things we do) that I hope will help others. I have written five Basic Concepts that helped me remain sober and find greater happiness in my life. You can click Next Step: Creating … Read more