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"Dr. Butkins played an integral part in my recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction. He provided me with knowledge about the disease of addiction and taught me how to overcome the triggers that would lead me to go out and use or drink. Dr. Butkins is a very knowledgeable, respectable, and professional counselor. He truly cares for his clients and you can tell from the minute you first meet him that he is a man who has genuine concern for the addict and is willing to do what it takes to help you. I am forever grateful to Dr. Butkins for teaching and giving me the tools necessary to maintain my recovery from alcohol and substance abuse." John - Orlando, FL January 2009

“I met Dr. Butkins when I went to a counseling session with my alcoholic husband about 2.5 years ago. He is a highly skilled professional and is very knowledgeable on the disease of alcoholism and its affect upon the families of alcoholics. When we met, I was sick with worry and fear, angry, and unhappy. Living each day in fear of what awful thing would happen next, both my mental and physical health were beginning to suffer. When my husband went off to a rehabilitation center, I continued to see Dr. Butkins. As he challenged my thinking and attitudes and encouraged me to recognize and deal with my feelings, my mind began to open and allow me to look at life situations and the disease of alcoholism in ways that would never have occurred to me on my own. He sent me to Al-Anon where I found other people affected by a loved one’s alcoholism that were working the 12 Steps and willing to help me in my recovery. Today, there is less worry and fear in my life and more serenity. I know that Dr. Butkins’ skill, wisdom, and compassion guided me to this better way of living. I will be forever grateful.” Karen, Lake Mary, Florida

"Dr. Pete probably saved my life 7 months ago when I came to him in October, 2005. He has a great talent in evaluating problems and making you aware of them. He has helped me turn my life around and helped me see things about myself that I have been able to work on; he also helped me help others. It is the best money I have spent in many years. Thank you for being there for me." Richard A. March, 2006

"Dr. Butkins has been treating me since I was in middle school; later on at 19, (he helped me again) I had to see someone I felt comfortable with. He talks to me like a friend, not a doctor. I choose him over any other (counselor) because I look forward to seeing him; he’s just like one of my own friends. He’s very real, but not in your face;he doesn’t sugarcoat, but he’s very understanding and kind. He will help you make progress through anything and leave you feeling better than when you came in."
Jerry K. April 2006

"Dr. Butkins is the best thing that ever happened to me. I would have been dead a long time ago if it were not for him. I drank way too much and wanted to die. He has brought me through a lot; because of him I can handle anything and I love myself today." Janie D. April, 2006

"Dr. Peter Butkins has provided much needed support and direction during emotional turmoil in my life."
Ken H. - Longwood, FL April, 2006

"Dr. Butkins is an amazing guy. He has helped me so very much. When I first came to him I was ready to give up on life. With his help and guidance I pulled myself up. I’m now accepting a full paid scholarship to Stetson. Dr. Butkins saved my life. Thanks for everything." Ann A. - Orlando, FL April, 2006

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Recover and give your brain a rest.

Posted by: drbutkins in alcoholism treatment, alcoholics anonymous, addiction recovery, 12 step program on Aug 30, 2011

One of the best and most beneficial gifts we can give ourselves in early sobriety is to learn and stop teaching, analyzing and thinking about the cause of our problem. This may help later on but at the beginning of recovery, the first one to three years, we must act. Take the actions that successful people have.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Teen Addiction Treatment.

Posted by: drbutkins in parenting a teen drug addict, parenting a teen drug abuser, parenting a teen alcoholic, parenting a teen alcohol abuser, family recovery, alcoholics anonymous, alcohol dependency on May 12, 2010

After diagnosing addiction (dependence) and knowing that your child wants help, find others who have successfully stopped their addiction. They go to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. You can go to Alanon to heal.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Parenting a drug/alcohol teen to recovery

Posted by: drbutkins in twelve steps, twelve step program, treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, teens and drugs, teens and drug use, teens and drug abuse, teenagers and drug abuse, teenage drug addiction, teenage drug abuse, teenage alcoholism, teen drug addiction, recovery, myblog, intervention, drug addiction treatment, drug addiction recovery, codependency, alcoholism treatment, alcoholics anonymous, alcohol, addiction recovery, addiction, 12 step program on Jun 25, 2008

Sticking your head in the sand will only make the problem worse as you'll convey the message that you really are not going to do anything to upset the applecart. Your teen will only use more. You'll be making it easier for him/her to use.

The solution is to parent from a united and confident marriage or team. It is difficult for anyone to overcome the teaching coming from a solid base. I don't know many children who have that much power in a family. If one does, it is easily regained if two parents form a strong union and agree on the course of action. This is the heart of the solution.

Next, efforts must be made to get the help from those who have "been there". This is the twelve step path. At this point, the mature direction is to let your child heal and healing yourself by your twelve step involvement. Do what they do and you'll be successful. An addictions therapist can be invaluable as an educator and coach.

Love and peace,

Docpete

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Recovery from any drug

Posted by: drbutkins in warning signs, twelve step program, treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, recovery, myblog, higher power, genetic predisposition, denial, alcoholism treatment, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, alcohol recovery, addiction, 12 step program on Jun 18, 2008

The "key", in my opinion, is to surrender to a way of life that includes God and other people. Our ideas must be put aside and new ideas must be internalized and acted upon. The twelve-step movement is one of the greatest miracles of the twentieth century. It is liberal and promotes freedom with nonrestrictive directions, suggestions on how to convert one's life to success. It works every time, in my opinion. It works every time if the person desirous of recovery follows the path laid down for him or her exactly as advised.

Yet, in the twelve-step fellowship, I have seen much death and destruction from those who attend the meetings and will not follow the directions. they tend to sabotage their chance to get sober and clean. At times, I wonder if their genetic poolings for addiction are incredibly high or they have bad luck... Ihave come tobelieve/ think that these are those who simply will not surrender their way of doing things and conform.

In the sixties, we prided ourselves on being nonconformists. This had to change when my life was on the line. Then it was time to use the program to survive and get rid of the ideas and actions that were killing me. Then I had to be grateful for the opportunity. I want to leave here sober. I never want my wonderful daughter to see or hear about me being drunk or high. It's a great opportunity to be sober and clean. All I have to do is follow the path, especially when i don't want to do so.

Love and peace, Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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