Life Is Boring When Sober – or is it? The monks of old called it the noon-day devil.  Boredom.  It’s simultaneously breathtaking and soul-crushing.  It’s breathtaking because as a society we have so many resources that overwhelmingly meet our basic needs, that most of us … Read More

What Does Cross Addiction And Cross Dependence Mean? Cross addiction and cross dependence are the same thing. The terms are 100% interchangeable.  Yet, in my opinion, there is a reason behind the variation.  It appears it would be the drug companies that favored the term … Read More

Life After Rehab: The Post Rehab Facts Learn the critical components that help you stay sober after addiction treatment. One of the most startling revelations of being a drug and alcohol counselor is the appalling lack of urgency in the clientele. The fact that this … Read More

The Four Agreements Summary A 5 Minute Birdseye View Simple But Not Easy. The above principles are not hard to digest; they are simple and reasonable. Moreover, a nauseating amount of books can be found in your local bookstore all basically saying the same thing. … Read More

Embracing Imperfection & The Predictability Of Values It’s time to face the music, people are ridiculously predictable. It’s our nature. As the old adage rightfully declares, “human beings are creatures of habit.”  It rains and we mumble and grumble in our artificial caves. The sun … Read More

Acceptance Is The Answer To All My Problems Today… Doctor, Alcoholic, Addict. In the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, a certain story has touched the lives of millions – it’s titled, Acceptance Is The Answer. Millions? A bit overkill you think? Nope. It’s a hop, … Read More