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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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How to beat the addictive cycle.

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, family recovery, drugs, alcohol on Mar 10, 2010

In order to combat such a powerful force, we need to stay out of denial and in the war by spending time with others who are in the same position as us. Some will be fresh in the program with new battle scars; we need them as reminders. Others will be veterans, we need them for hope and inspiration and direction. Together we can survive and prosper, making this a better world, without addiction taking over. We can stop it in our generation; in this generation!!!

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

No drugs or alcohol for you today!!!

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Different thinking.

Posted by: drbutkins in humility, drug addiction treatment, alcoholism treatment on Mar 07, 2010

In the beginning, middle and end of our disease, i.e., all throughout, it is necessary to think in a manner consistent with successful recovery. For example, we must think that our thinking cannot keep us sober and clean. This is a starting point. Along the road, it is necessary to believe realistically about many other things. Can we do this? With humility and a continual desire to maintain abstience, we can think in a recovery-minded way about work, relationships, resentments and fear only if we are connected to a Higher Power. This entails humility and the realization that our thinking has been marred by a drug and will always be drug-affected.

Love and peace,

Dod Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Turning Point for Parents.

Posted by: drbutkins in intervention, drug addiction treatment, codependency, addiction recovery on Mar 06, 2010

When you know and can feel the sense that intervention makes you are no longer tied to the addiction. Your actions to free yourself from the addict is a breakthrough from bondage to freedom. This 'selfish' act also provides the addict a chance to recover. You have turned a lose-lose into a win-win. The only sensible direction is to do your duty as a parent, enforce consequences, and stand by your decision. Get approval from God and self and healthy people, not from an addict.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Vigilance.

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, drugs, alcohol on Mar 05, 2010

Whether your addiction is drugs, alcohol or another person, it is important to continue treatment with a continual regimen. The twelve-step meetings and program is ideal for this as it is designed for this purpose. If you will not attend these meetings, develop a daily regimen of prayer, spiritual reading, contact with healthy people and helping someone. Make your amends to those you have hurt after you are 'sober' a while, say three or four months. In the meantime, make family amends by staying abstinent and doing your best at making the family healthy.

Love and peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Co-dependency.

Posted by: drbutkins in drugs, codependency, alcoholism treatment on Mar 01, 2010

The most important thing to do about codependency is to learn about it and how you, specifically, are codependent.

Love and peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

Do not pick up a drink or a drug today. Relapse and re-treatment are expensive in more ways than money.

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Love the peace.

Posted by: drbutkins in gratitude, drug addiction treatment, drug addiction, alcoholism treatment, alcoholism on Feb 22, 2010

After we have seen the hell of "using," we can see the joy of sobriety. We no longer yearn for the insanity. We are more than glad to be away from the madness of drugs and alcohol. We yearn for treatment.

Love and peac,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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"Strike while the iron is hot."

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, alcoholism treatment, alcohol on Feb 21, 2010

When someone is ready to go to a meeting, do whatever you can to assist. Get him there. Get him to treatment!

Love and peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

P.S. No drugs or alcohol tonight.

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Parent with courage.

Posted by: drbutkins in parenting a teen drug abuser, parenting a teen alcohol abuser, drug addiction treatment, alcoholism treatment on Feb 16, 2010

When dealing with a child who is using, get help. We cannot see our 'blind spots.' Furthermore, drugs and alcohol make the child difficult to understand and we need all the help we can get. In addition, get it from an expert. There is much inaccurate information about this problem and how to handle it. the last thing you need is more confusion. Get a licensed therapist to help you.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Sober and Separated.

Posted by: drbutkins in drug addiction treatment, alcoholism treatment on Feb 12, 2010

This is the name of our new ebook that can be purchased by calling me or off of the site: www.addictionsbookstore.net. John Hagan, BSW and I collaborated on this by combined our 70 plus years of experience with poll resulte from a population of adults and teens. This is a great 'read' as well as a great teaching tool for anyone in recovery from anything who finds themselves alone and sober.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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