Blog Entries http://allaboutaddiction.net Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:47:46 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Surrender..html <p>The addict/alcoholic and the family must give up on the concept that they can fix the problem.&nbsp; The problem is too deep and too&nbsp;dark.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100 powerless alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Sponsor..html <p>Look at sponsorship as having a coach, a teacher, a mentor...&nbsp; It is lateral.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100 sobriety alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Pride..html <p>Above all, watch for false pride.&nbsp; We must practice our principles on a daily basis or we will fall.</p><p>Love and peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100 humility alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Practice..html <p>We're either 'seasoned' or 'unseasoned' in the ways of sobriety.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100 self actualization alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Action..html <p>When we become humble, we realize that God wants what is in our best interests and we can also proceed in that directions,</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100 humble alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/awareness..html <p>The first insight in recovery is to admit our inability to cope and control.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100 alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Stress..html <p>Turning toward problems reduces stress and, therefore, temptations to drink or drug.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Sat, 10 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100 sobriety alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Learning-from-tapes-and-Ebooks..html <p>Check out the Ipod and ebooks on sale.&nbsp; There is an advantage to reading and listening in privacy, especially when the information is accurate and effective.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100 alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Come-Back..html <p>Do not let the illusion of shame keep you out of recovery.&nbsp; The only&quot; sin&quot; is staying out.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100 alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Detox-first..html <p>Make sure that the withdrawal is safe.&nbsp; A Doctor's supervision is the best course to make sure the detoxification is done properly.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 parenting a teen drug addict parenting a teen alcoholic alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/teenage-dependency..html <p>Make sure to differentiate between addiction/dependence and abuse.&nbsp; Most adolescents try or experiment.&nbsp; More than three times using &nbsp;is not experimenting.&nbsp; There is also an abusive stage that is not addiction.&nbsp; Make sure you know how to distinguish this.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 parenting a teen drug addict parenting a teen drug abuser parenting a teen alcoholic parenting a teen alcohol abuser addiction http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Consistency..html <p>Have a daily pattern with tasks and many prayers.</p><p>Love and Peace, </p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Sat, 26 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 alcoholism treatment alcohol recovery addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Untreated-Addiction-is-toxic..html <p>When the feelings are buried and the basic instincts are untreated, the addict is toxic to self and others.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 alcoholism treatment addiction recovery addiction http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Diet..html <p>Once the spiritual aspect of being sober is intact, the physical and emotional sides have a chance to recover.&nbsp; Watch what you eat.&nbsp; The body is the temple of the Lord's.&nbsp; Practice responsibility to your body.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 alcoholism treatment addiction recovery addiction http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Excitement..html <p>Change your fears into excitement.&nbsp; Think about it.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 self actualization alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/FEAR..html <p>Most fear is an illusion.&nbsp; However, respect another's right to be fearful.&nbsp; Do not judge but help them.&nbsp; This is important in that we need to empathize in order to love others.</p><p>Love and Peace, </p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 humility alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Gods-Way..html <p>Our problems usually pale when we see the good we can do and do it.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Knowing-vs-taking-action..html <p>All of the knowledge in the world will not mean a thing if recovery action is not taken.&nbsp; Recovery comes as a result of doing many things.</p><p>Love and Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Strong-Recovery-Weak-Recovery.html <p>Strong recovery is peace and usefulness.&nbsp; Weak recovery is stress and needing to control.&nbsp; I recommend the former.</p><p>Love ane Peace,</p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Thu, 17 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 self actualization alcoholism treatment addiction recovery http://allaboutaddiction.net/my-blog/Addiction-Hurts..html <p>Just say something!&nbsp; The fear of being challenged or or coping with an addict's rejection and anger pales in comparison to the joy of healing.</p><p>Love and Peace. </p><p>Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist</p> pbutkins@cfl.rr.com Sun, 13 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 denial codependency alcoholism treatment addiction recovery