Bob G. served with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam for sixteen months and for many years has been treated for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) stemming from his combat service during the late sixties. During the thirty-two years after his service, overcome by his fears, anger, and addictions, he lost his family and went to prison three times—once for murder. He also attempted suicide ten times. At one point, he was given a year to live because of his numerous afflictions. When you hear … [Read more...]
Why the Biblically Based 12 Step Programs Work
Conversations about the “war on drugs,” a misguided and costly effort to shut down the supply of drugs have resurfaced. My position remains that if addicted people want something badly enough, they will find a way to get it whether it be Martinis, 16 ounce soft drinks or Hostess Twinkies. Drying up demand is the key. If we can persuade people that there is a way to treat their addictions and live a richer life we can save a lot of money and heartache. I am not suggesting that we give up law … [Read more...]
Time is Not Recyclable – Living One Day at a Time
Pathways to Serenity We’ve all got addictions. Let’s deal with them. Now When you think about it, we really don't have much choice in life than to deal with things. There is no time out in life. Everything counts. Every day. Every minute. We cannot afford to waste time. I myself spent precious years during my thirties and forties refusing to deal with things without what I perceived to be the benefit of alcohol and tranquilizers. At age 49, I finally faced up to it and after the next 34 … [Read more...]
Half-Way houses: A neglected piece in the recovery process
In the 1990s, transitional housing began, well, transitioning out of fashion. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, transitional housing is defined as a project that has as its purpose facilitating the movement of homeless individuals and families to permanent housing within a reasonable amount of time — usually 24 months. Such transitional programs — often known as half-way houses — are aimed at subgroups of the homeless population thought to need special … [Read more...]
Columbus Calling
At about 8 o’clock on the morning of April 9, Columbus Abrams called me. If you have been recovering from an addiction and have been going to 12-Step meetings for a couple of years or more, you may know what’s coming next. “Happy birthday!” Columbus said, with his usual infectious good cheer, as he has done annually for the past 20 years. Columbus, a recovering alcoholic, was referring to my sobriety date, the date I capitulated and put the plug in the jug 31 years ago. Okay, you say, it’s … [Read more...]
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