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READ THESE PERSONAL TESTIMONIES FROM DR. BUTKINS' CLIENTS

"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

Dr. Petes' Words of Wisdom

Tag >> recovery

Prescribed, not dispensed, use of any opiate for pain is usually safe.  If a drug is used as prescribed, it is usually not harmful.  The danger comes when addicts or abusers crush the drug and take it in a dose that it is not meant for, e.g., if it is time-released and is crushed it and used orally, this brings a higher dosage into the body and thus the person overdoses.  Opiates are still one of the most used drugs and also one of the most dangerous.  If your child or another loved-one is using this drug to get high, please intervene.

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete

www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com


Your affiliations tell who you are.  Do you support strong causes or do you go along with the popular causes.  Have you 'dropped' the people pleasing attitude and grown to use your God-given mind to have your own opinions?

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete

www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com


Amy Winehouse.

Posted by: drbutkins in recovery on

It's still to early to talk about causes of Amy Winehouse's death.  It's not right to assume it was a drug overdose.  What is important is to realize that she resisted treatment and thought it was for other people but not her, according to a video on msn.com this morning.  Father Martin suggested that it was necessary for some alcoholics/addicts to die so that we may live.  I think that the lesson for alcoholics and addicts is that we must realize that we can't think with our drug affected mind.  Our judgment has been impaired.

I miss Amy Winehouse.  I'm sad that a voice that I saw as magical and angelic is no longer with us.  She was truly a 'great one'. 

Love and Peace,                    

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

If you are interested in additional counseling by email or
telephone log onto www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com.


Goodby to an incredible talent.  She reminded me of Joplin with her amazing voice and charisma.  What a loss!

Love and Peace,                    

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

If you are interested in additional counseling by email or telephone

log onto www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com.


Help!

Posted by: drbutkins in recoveryalcoholism treatmentaddiction recovery on

Develop an interest in other addics/alcoholics as soon as you can spell 'service work.'  Help another by being kind.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

 

 


VIGILANCE - A great word.

Posted by: drbutkins in recovery on

Roget's thesaurus compares this word with alert, unsleeping, cautious.  We do not live in fear but we can be aware of our program on a daily basis.  This way we don't have to live in fear.  This cautiousness is wisdom.

 

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

If you are interested in additional counseling by email or telephone

log onto http://www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com/


This is when the most powerful growth takes place as one is pitted against the most extreme emotions.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist


Simplicity.

Posted by: drbutkins in recoveryhumilityalcoholism treatment on

Most great atheletes do the basic things much better than an average player.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist


In order to have quality sobriety, sobriety that "sticks", one must have new and engrained information that forms a new belief about the drug.  The new belief is that it caused pain and that recovery causes pleasure.  This can be attained via listening to those who live this new belief.  They can tell you.  They can be found at twelve-step meetings, on tapes, cds, internet meetings...  Look for a 'Gung-Ho' attitude.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist


Isn't it amazing how our awful behavior is the very thing that releases others from their self- torture.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist


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