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Intervention by Example
I’m a firm believe that the best intervention occurs when people who are abusing substances see you changing in sobriety. You really don’t have to say much. It’s important never to be smug or condescending – or act like the worst kind of ex-anything (we all know how ex-smokers are often the worst complainers about [...]
Talking to Someone Who Isn’t Quite Ready
As recovering people there are times when we find ourselves working with someone we can see is struggling. We recognize the sign’s more quickly than others because we recognize ourselves. The challenge is knowing when and how to reach out. When the person is a co- worker it can be a very touchy situation. It’s [...]
