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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
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!
My favorite is waking up one morning on the couch in a strange apartment with two girls who were shooting up heroin on the floor. There were beer can all around me and they proceeded to do an intervention on me for alcoholism. It was so surreal; "Peter, We're very concerned about your drinking..."
I couldn't speak. I just got up and left in semi-shock to try another day.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine has deemed addiction as being biopsychosocialspiritual. It's wonderful to see the medical profession recognize all of the components that contribute to the disease and all of the components necessary to address when getting sober and clean. It lends credibility to the repth of the problem as well as the severity. It takes a lot of work and time to la the foundation of recovery.
Love and Peace,
Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist
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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.
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It doesn't matter if you're a slick movie star abusing your spouse, girlfriend or daughter when you're intoxicated or hungover - It's still abuse. It's not very cute or 'in vogue'.
One of the problems in enteriiing young adults into treatment is that they have usually not 'used' long enoughto and may not have had enough time to progress to a clear and observable "bottom'. Inother words, the problem is not advanced enough to see clearly. Many people have an adaptation period of about ten years whereas the problems/consequences are minimal or easy to disguise. This variable being present and coupled with denial and thus avoidance of "symptom-seeking", it is very difficult to tell whether the peron is abusing or truly addicted. Nevertheless, seek treatment and find out. One of the best strategys is to ally with the teen and mutually seek the truth over time by studying the problem ongoing.
This and many, many other indications of out-of-control drinking indicate that the problem drinker is not always at 'the end of his rope'. Many alcoholics are gainfully employed and seemingly functional; about 42%.
Love and Peace,
Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist
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The answer is yes. The public can't see the problem as clearly as someone who has 'been there.' We can change this by starting with ourselves. Our gratitude can be contagious.
Love and Peace,
Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist
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