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Sober House - not jail or inpatient

Posted by: drbutkins in recovery, halfway house, drug addiction rehab, alcohol recovery, addiction recovery on Aug 18, 2008

Below is information on my sober houses, an idea whose time has come. This alternative to jail or expensive inpatient treatment is often a better and more effective way to get and stay sober. It is for those who want sobriety/clean time and are relapse -prone or need a place where there are nor cues or triggers that create cravings.

Dr. Peter A. Butkins, LMT

455 Douglas Avenue

Suite 2155-27

Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714

(407) 786-1913

Structured Sober Living- SOBER HOUSE

JAIL IS NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY TO GET AND STAY SOBER AND CLEAN

INPATIENT TREATMENT IS NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY AND MAY NOT BE ADVISABLE

This is an opportunity for men who are serious about recovery to live with others who are committed to a sober home lifestyle. Setting is exclusive and in a safe and quiet gated Orlando community on one acre called THE RANCH.

Sober House is a sentencing alternative to incarceration or inpatient treatment; an opportunity to get sober and clean with others who are motivated and are using this as a sentencing alternative, a less restrictive yet effective option.

Call Dr. Butkins for more information. (407) 718.6960.

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INPATIENT TREATMENT IS NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY AND MAY NOT BE ADVISABLE

Posted by: drbutkins in halfway house, drug addiction programs, alcoholism treatment, addiction recovery on Jul 09, 2008

Our three-quarter house, Sober House, is a great alternative to incarceration. Incarceration can lead to resistance as the person can feel controlled and, as a result, have a strong need to control and not follow any rules. This leads to disaster. In Sober House the person has dignity, can work and/or go to school and operate undera few mutually agreed upon rules.

There are rules. If a person wants to get sober, these are rules that he must set up for himself anyway. One is abstinence; the second involves a safe environment; the third involves no major changes. If a person sees this as necessary, he is ready fro Sober House and sober living. Then he has a chance to get and stay sober.

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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SOBER AND CLEAN LIVING ENVIRONMENT - THE RANCH

Posted by: drbutkins in twelve steps, twelve step program, treatment for drug addiction, recovery, halfway house on Jun 16, 2008

After over 40 years in this field, I have made up my mind that people who want to get sober and will live with those who are sober in a drug and alcohol free home have a good chance to stay sober. They have a much better chance than those who go to inpatient or decide to live in a halfway house, especially if they decide that they are serious about recovery. We have to do it for ourselves.

I usually ask potential clients if they are addicted. If yes, the next question I ask relates to their motivation. The question asks what they are willing to do. If the answer is anything, I proceed. Usually we do not know what it takes because that answer is in the future but the answer 'anything' is a good start. i usually ask them if they would go inpatient. If the answer is yes, we have some degree of motivation.

The "key" to good quality sobriety/clean time is to keep it going, to be consistent with commitment. Living in a sober house is a real commitment. There are constant reminders and reinforcers for recovery. There is now a chance to stay sober. Surrender to another's way to success is now possible. If I wanted to play 'scratch' golf, I would try to see what Tiger does and follow his path. Imagine if I could live near him and talk to him and get directions? Recovery requires the same thinking and action.

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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