Category Archives: Alcohol and Drugs

Is counseling for me?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Susan

Do you wish that you could be more assertive with your family, friends and coworkers? Are you struggling with feelings of low self-worth? Do you wish that your life could be different? Have you been trying to quit drugs and … Continue reading →

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Step One

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Susan

In the 12 step program, the first step is We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex, love, others and that our life was unmanageable. Whatever it is that we are addicted to we must admit that … Continue reading →

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One Day at a Time

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Susan

This phrase comes from the AA fellowship. It means exactly what it says. Take one day at a time, do not worry about tomorrow and do not fret about yesterday. You can not change the past or predict the future. … Continue reading →

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Expectations of Our Children

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Susan

I believe in this day and age it can be very difficult to be a parent especially if you are not the norm. What I mean by this is that we live in a society where a lot of kids … Continue reading →

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Fall is a Time for Change

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Susan

Whenever the season of FALL arrives most people start to evaluate or reevaluate the things in their life that they have been procrastinating about or wanting to do. For some it is looking for a new job, going to school, … Continue reading →

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Living a Sober Life

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Susan

Most recovering addicts will tell you that being sober can be a lot of work depending upon the given time or day or event in their lives. So many struggle with staying sober for one day because of their inner … Continue reading →

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Sobriety

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Susan

What kind of a commitment does it take for someone to get SOBER from alcohol and CLEAN from drugs? This is a good question. It requires honesty, openness and a willingness to change. The H.O.W. principle comes from the AA … Continue reading →

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Young Suicide

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Susan

How sad it is to hear about a young man just 22 years old who decides to hang himself and end his life. How sad he did not feel he had any other options, that he was in that much … Continue reading →

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Drunk Driving

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Susan

I just came upon a site that allows young people specifically adolescents and young adults to apologize to a friend or family member for killing their friend, son, daughter, sister or brother,etc. because they chose to drink and drive. The … Continue reading →

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The Life of An Adolescent

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Susan

I have been working with adolescents for almost 20 years and it amazes me how much things are alike yet how different things are today for kids. Kids today experience so many more pressures than I did as an adolescent. … Continue reading →

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