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To Drug Rehab or Not Drug Rehab

I happen to have been someone who went to drug rehab before ever going to a 12-step meeting.  I’ll be honest with you – I had this belief that drug rehab would be a substitute for AA. I remember being very disconcerted when one of the first things they handed me in rehab was a [...]

When We Drank, Bad Things Happened

I’ve said this before, you know you need help with your alcohol use if when you drink, bad things happen.  It’s so much simpler than asking yourself what I call “denial questions” – do I drink in the morning? no. Does that mean I’m not really an alcoholic?  Argggh! What a great way to make [...]

To Rehab or Not Rehab, That Is the Question

When I realized I had a problem, the first thing I did was call my company’s employee assistance program. I was totally confused and scared. I knew something really bad was happening to me, but I didn’t know what to do. I remember making that call. I forced myself to mention I thought I might [...]

The Obsession Lifted?

OK I said some posts might seem controversial – here goes. I often hear people say the obsession was lifted by God. I am completely and utterly comfortable with people saying this is what occurred for them. However, that explanation, for me, seemed a little too pat.  First a little background: at the age of [...]