Recovery means much work on thoughts, feelings and subsequent actions. Behaviors must change from self-centered to altruistic. This takes time and work.
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Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
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Family Unity - not Medication.
Medication offers a 'quick fix' which all addicts want. However, the process of staying sober and clean after getting sober and clean demands work over two to five years. Initial minimal substance abuse treatment, 4-5 hours per week, when combi...
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Spiritual Conversion, not Medication!
Recovery from a "hopeless state of mind and body" requires faith that is sufficient enough to stop the cravings and help the addict/alcoholic to enter treatment. This is necessary. I get high and drunk and we set sober and clean.
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Addiction is Killing us as a Country
The impact of alcohol and/or drug abuse is causing impairment in politics, education, business and parenting. It is ruining our families. Our greatest ally is accurate and appropriate information on substance abuse.
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Years of repair have to be completed. All members need to heal from the fears, angers, shame and sadness that the disease of addiction breeds. There is no magic cure.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
Do not let the fear of relapse back to drugs or alcohol prevent you from setting boundaries.
Do the right thing! Don't let an addict 'run the show/'
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Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
The damage done to family members is untold. They do not have a way to escape like the addict.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
I have worked with hundreds of addicts/alcoholics who have broken denial because of the families pain and resultant courage to become healthy.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
When healthy (non alcohol/drug users) parents are united, the family can survive anything, even addiction. If this is not the case, one healthy family member can move mountains.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
The best defense against the disease of addiction is a united family, especially the parents.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
Helping those who can help themselves is co-dependent. Otherwise, helping is nice.
When we want someone to get help more than they want it, we are tied to an impossible task that will bring US down also. Self care is vital!!!
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
Ask how long your therapist has practiced treatment of addiction and if s/he specializes in it. Use only those who do this as a specialty and who know about 12 step treatment.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
The pain must outweigh the pleasure. True addiction is the search for euphoria in the absence of pleasure.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
Our whole lives we are taught to be self-sufficient, take control, get the job done... We must return to earlier times when we were students - of recovery. After all, we are always students.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
The only ones who do not get sober and clean are those who think they are better. Follow those who have succeeded. Give up trying to beat the game.'
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
We need the pain and loss to get sober and clean but we don't wallow in it.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
It is much, much easier than being intoxicated!
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
To get this mindset and strong feeling, one must first feel the pain of addiction and then the joy of a sober life.
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Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
1.It involves actions that are different.
2. It involves actions that you did not think up.
3. It involves actions that work.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
1. Life is better sober and clean.
2. Pain of addiction stops when sober.
3. Treatment is available if you want it. Call me at (407) 786-1913
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
1. It is a disease. We do not sign up for it.
2. Addictive fun stops somewhere along the way as tolerance builds.
3. It is highly treatable.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
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Do you remember the good times before it turned on you?
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913
Most addicts/alcoholics fight a 'civil war,' battling between the awful pain of addiction and the euphoric recall of the beginning 'good times.' Stick with sober and clean people and do what they do.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Peter A. Butkins
(407) 786-1913