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"Dr. Butkins played an integral part in my recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. He provided me with knowledge about the disease of addiction and taught me how to overcome the triggers that would lead me to go out and use or drink. Dr. Butkins is a very knowledgeable, respectable, and professional counselor. He truly cares for his clients and you can tell from the minute you first meet him that he is a man who has genuine concern for the addict and is willing to do what it takes to help you. I am forever grateful to Dr. Butkins for teaching and giving me the tools necessary to maintain my recovery from alcohol and substance abuse." John - Orlando, FL January 2009

“I met Dr. Butkins when I went to a counseling session with my alcoholic husband about 2.5 years ago. He is a highly skilled professional and is very knowledgeable on the disease of alcoholism and its affect upon the families of alcoholics. When we met, I was sick with worry and fear, angry, and unhappy. Living each day in fear of what awful thing would happen next, both my mental and physical health were beginning to suffer. When my husband went off to a rehabilitation center, I continued to see Dr. Butkins. As he challenged my thinking and attitudes and encouraged me to recognize and deal with my feelings, my mind began to open and allow me to look at life situations and the disease of alcoholism in ways that would never have occurred to me on my own. He sent me to Al-Anon where I found other people affected by a loved one’s alcoholism that were working the 12 Steps and willing to help me in my recovery. Today, there is less worry and fear in my life and more serenity. I know that Dr. Butkins’ skill, wisdom, and compassion guided me to this better way of living. I will be forever grateful.” Karen, Lake Mary, Florida

"Dr. Pete probably saved my life 7 months ago when I came to him in October, 2005. He has a great talent in evaluating problems and making you aware of them. He has helped me turn my life around and helped me see things about myself that I have been able to work on; he also helped me help others. It is the best money I have spent in many years. Thank you for being there for me." Richard A. March, 2006

"Dr. Butkins has been treating me since I was in middle school; later on at 19, (he helped me again) I had to see someone I felt comfortable with. He talks to me like a friend, not a doctor. I choose him over any other (counselor) because I look forward to seeing him; he’s just like one of my own friends. He’s very real, but not in your face;he doesn’t sugarcoat, but he’s very understanding and kind. He will help you make progress through anything and leave you feeling better than when you came in."
Jerry K. April 2006

"Dr. Butkins is the best thing that ever happened to me. I would have been dead a long time ago if it were not for him. I drank way too much and wanted to die. He has brought me through a lot; because of him I can handle anything and I love myself today." Janie D. April, 2006

"Dr. Peter Butkins has provided much needed support and direction during emotional turmoil in my life."
Ken H. - Longwood, FL April, 2006

"Dr. Butkins is an amazing guy. He has helped me so very much. When I first came to him I was ready to give up on life. With his help and guidance I pulled myself up. I’m now accepting a full paid scholarship to Stetson. Dr. Butkins saved my life. Thanks for everything." Ann A. - Orlando, FL April, 2006

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Friends

Posted by: drbutkins in sobriety, recovery, living with an alcoholic, humility on Feb 16, 2009

A true benchmark of sobriety is how one treats his friends. A true friend responds, keeps the appointments, dates and meetings, lunches... A true friend overlooks mistakes or forgives after a talk. A true friend returns the calls. A true friend can communicate feelings that are not always pleasant. A true friend helps out when needed, not because he will look good or be superior. A true friend is not self-centered. He is a true friend.

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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It's all your fault!!!

Posted by: drbutkins in parenting a teen drug addict, parenting a teen alcoholic, living with an alcoholic, denial, codependency on Nov 22, 2008

Arw you sick of hearing this or feeling that it is your fault? You are deciding to stay without change when you decide to do nothing. Decide to do something different. You do not need the pain, do you?

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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Denial: Irresponsible or sick?

Posted by: drbutkins in parenting a teen drug addict, parenting a teen alcoholic, living with an alcoholic, drug addiction help, drug addiction, denial, alcohol addiction on Nov 22, 2008

The addict/alcoholic, when challenged, will find a flaw in the challenge and argue that s/he does not do that. So, when it is pointed out that s/he went out last night from work and spent all of the money in the bar, was with another lover, threw up on the front porch and slept on the doorstep, had blood on his/her jacket and urine on the shoes will argue that s/he did not go to the bar from work. He or she will be absolutely convinced that they are right in their thinking. Then they will find a reason to blame you for something or "scapegoat" one of the kids or divert to another subject.

Do you rewlaly want to live like this?

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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Wanted: One drunken partner...

Posted by: drbutkins in living with an alcoholic, denial, codependency on Nov 22, 2008

Wanted: one drunken team mate to ruin everything while doing one or two things right and focusing only on those. Wanted: one drunk to lose the job and hurt everyone around him or her. Wanted: one drunk to ruin my life.

NOT!!!

What do you want in a significant other? Respond to our new column: compatability section. Match your needs/desires with others. Take a good look at your ideal match. More to come...

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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Family routines with drug and alcohol members

Posted by: drbutkins in living with an alcoholic, drug addiction recovery, denial, codependency, addiction on Nov 07, 2008

In a family where there is addiction, there develops a set of rules, feelings and behaviors that allow the "using" to continue. The family adheres to these because, if the problem were brought out in the open, there would be chaos, much intense feeling, crisis and, perhaps, divorce. All of us desire stability and see it and feel it through the "family famililiarity". We do not usually want the change that goes with new behavior.

The family will enable (rule), feeling stressed but not mention it (rule), have much anxiety but not relate it to the addiction (rule), and keep the addiction a secret (rule).

In general, what we need to learn is that we deserve to live in God's world stress-free and under His care. We deserve peace and a stable life. In order to have this we must heal from the damage done. We can go to 12 step meetings and learn how to do this from others who have been there. Go!

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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