Narcotics Anonymous: Should You Go to Meetings?
Should you go to Narcotics Anonymous? Throughout history, there have been periods where an illness could be readily diagnosed but there was no adequate medical treatment. Whenever this has been…
Quit Therapy
Living better through quitting Don't take the title of this article the wrong way. I am not suggesting that you quit going to therapy. If you are seeing a therapist,…
I am so happy to see you again
Welcome back! When you missed your appointment, I was worried. I checked in with you once or twice to see if you wanted to reschedule, but I also wanted to…
Just Say No. It Can Save Your Life.
Just say no means more than just quitting drugs. When the first lady of the United States told us to "just say no" to drugs, many of us laughed at…
Integrity: Seeing The Whole Person
Integrity in seeing the whole person. A human being is more than their disease. Unfortunately, human beings can become sick. Sometimes sickness doesn't go away. It can linger and persist…
Therapy, Therapy, Therapy
Therapy is the cornerstone of Medication Assisted Treatment Therapy is of the utmost importance in treating opioid dependence and addiction. Therefore, you cannot underestimate its importance. So, make sure you…
Willingness to be openminded about how to help people trying to quit opioids
Willingness to accept addiction and overcome it. Willingness to take action is essential in taking the first step to recovery. You may have a conversation early on with your sponsor…
Honesty and Gratitude, The Sworn Enemies Of The Disease Of Addiction
Honesty and Gratitude. The warriors that will help you fight to stay alive. Honesty and gratitude are not easy in the beginning. A patient once told me a story. His…
Fishhook Effect
Fishhook Effect What is the difference between a fishhook and a paperclip? It's the barb. The sharp, triangular part at the beginning of the hook. It's the point of entry,…
By The Grace Of God – One Addict’s Secret To Staying Clean
"By the grace of God, I am clean today." That is what my friend told me when I asked him how he did it. From everything I know about addiction,…