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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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Legalize Drugs and we get more 'use' by children!

Posted by: drbutkins in drug addiction, addiction recovery, addiction on Jan 23, 2012

We must protect our children!!! Legalizing drugs will make them available to kids just as oxycontin has become available to kids. Seven childre die each day in Florida from oxycontin OD. Let's think this legalization issue through. It's one thing to let adults have free choice but we have to, must protect our children from traffic, bullys, neglect, sexual abuse, physical abuse, starvation, and especially legal drug abuse. I do what I do because of a 15 year girl who died with her lungs frozen from PAM use (inhalent) back in the 60's when I was working in a high school. Let's do something about this. Let's think about the next generation!

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

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Marijuana safe? What a joke!!! Drug/Alcohol Treatment.

Posted by: drbutkins in marijuana, drug addiction, addiction recovery on Jan 13, 2012

Pot causes cancer. That's the long and short of it - but it's just one part of it!

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

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Woody Harrelson and pot - drug and alcohol treatment.

Posted by: drbutkins in marijuana, drug addiction, drug abuse, addiction recovery on Jan 12, 2012

Woody Harrelson was on the Jimmy Kimmel last night joking about not remembering that his child was at college due to being memory-impaired. This is typical of Hollywood adolescent thinking. He doesn't know or seem to care about accurate information about marijuana use. A new study strongly suggests that many pot smokers have few consequences if any and another classification of pot smokers experience psychosis and paranoia. This is not a drug to 'make light of'. The 'cute little boy' attitude is really a detriment to drug awareness and eradication of such a threat to our nation as well as many others. I experienced pleurisy, a faulty immune system leading to annual bronchitia and walking pneumonia as well as Barret's esophugus and sheer apathy. I think that addicts have the latter reaction while normal people can use this drug without the life-threatening hazards (with the exception of cancer).

If anything, this country's citizens should promote mental, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

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This drug/alcohol problem is worsening.

Posted by: drbutkins in symptoms of drug addiction, symptoms of alcoholism, marijuana, drug addiction, alcoholism treatment, addiction recovery on Sep 12, 2011

Newest results from a national survey suggest that amphetamine use is down but marijuana use is up. This 'use' has been changing product lines for decades but the drug/alcohol abuse is still pandemic. What's the difference if the drug is pot and bad judgements are made on a global level and cancerous lungs and esphoghial problems are found or if people are killing self and others because of amphetamine abuse? It still destruction. Isn't it time we lived in a little more reality-based joy of living? Isn't this more Godly?

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Oxycontin - the new 'epidemic'.

Posted by: drbutkins in drug addiction stories, drug addiction statistics, drug addiction, addiction on Aug 16, 2011

This drug has been around for about a decade, seems to be getting more popular and does not seem to be going away. What is your experience with it? Have you seen the same thing? Have you used it? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

You can register on this site for free and join or start a forum or blog, respond to a blog or read. Thanks.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Start Right!

Posted by: drbutkins in recovery, drug addiction, alcoholism treatment, alcohol on Mar 25, 2010

'Beef up' your program from the start by attending many, many, meetings and get a sponsor and work the steps immediately. Your foundation will allow you to achieve sobriety for the 'long haul.' This way the temptations of drinking alcohol and/or using drugs will be offset with sober thinking and sober actions. These two come from learning and practicing the steps. The alcoholic/addictive mind will be under control.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Love the peace.

Posted by: drbutkins in gratitude, drug addiction treatment, drug addiction, alcoholism treatment, alcoholism on Feb 22, 2010

After we have seen the hell of "using," we can see the joy of sobriety. We no longer yearn for the insanity. We are more than glad to be away from the madness of drugs and alcohol. We yearn for treatment.

Love and peac,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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"Strike while the iron is hot."

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction, alcoholism treatment, alcohol on Feb 21, 2010

When someone is ready to go to a meeting, do whatever you can to assist. Get him there. Get him to treatment!

Love and peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

P.S. No drugs or alcohol tonight.

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Freedom Quest Newsletter.

Posted by: drbutkins in hope, family recovery, drug addiction, drinking, alcoholism on Nov 12, 2009

I'm excited! The first newsletter I've designed will be out soon. It will cover topics and information on drug addiction, alcoholism as well as people problems and solutions to people issues. Let me know if you want a copy by sending me your email.

I'm taking my time as I want to make it good.

Love and peace,

Docpete, the imperfect therapist

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