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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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Amy Winehouse died from alcohol OD.

Posted by: drbutkins in celebrity recovery, alcoholism disease, alcohol withdrawl on Oct 26, 2011

When tolerence builds, the alcoholic can cosume incredible amounts. Alcohol poisoning can occur easily. It was reported that she had future plans and was looking forward to celebrating her 28th birthday. She did not seem to want to harm herself.

An MSN.com article this morning alluded to her desire to fight the disease and win. We have to surrender and stop fighting as we need help from others and not self-will.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Relapse remorse - drug and alcohol treatment.

Posted by: drbutkins in hope, honesty, alcoholism disease, alcohol recovery, addiction recovery on Oct 07, 2011

Remember that you did nor choose this disease and that relapse is a characteristic of the disease. Learn from the relapse and realize that most all addicts/alcoholics relapse at least once. However, make this the last one. First, let go of the debilitating guilt and learn what you need to do better.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

If you want additional counseling

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Eliminate Relapse Shame!

Posted by: drbutkins in humility, hope, alcoholism treatment, alcoholism disease, addiction recovery, 12 step program on Oct 06, 2011

If it weren't for relapse, we wouldn't need twelve step meetings. (John Van, 1986. Personal communication).

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

If you want additional counseling

via internet or telephone or in
person go to :

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Get Doc Pete's Ebook - drug and alcohol treatment..

Posted by: drbutkins in alcoholism treatment, alcoholism disease, addiction recovery on Sep 25, 2011

Go to www.docpetetheimperfecttherapisttherapist.com to buy Tried and True Methods to get Sober and Clean.

See Doc Pete's profile and access articles on addiction.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

If you want additional counseling

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person go to :

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Don't think of it as a drug and alcohol war.

Posted by: drbutkins in alcoholism treatment, alcoholism disease, alcohol recovery, addiction recovery on Sep 17, 2011

It's important for us to think of recovery and not fighting some war. The war on drugs isn't really focused on drugs; it's a war on the drug user, the sick person. Instead of fighting, let's focus on recovery and treating this problem. When we all are educated about the problem, we can get treatment. Treatment includes treatment for the families also. We have to stop fighting the drug user and treat the drug user who is treatable.

Has the drug czar ever been a person who knows about drugs and recovery?

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

If you want additional counseling

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Disease label gives hope to alcoholics, addicts and their families.

Posted by: drbutkins in hope, alcoholism treatment, alcoholism disease, addiction recovery on Sep 02, 2011

When we learn that we did not want the addictive path and took it anyways, we can see that there is a tendency to use incredible amounts of alcohol and/or drugs by people like us. We did not plan this nor did we write this as a life goal or a make the concept the cornerstone of our mission statement. When we 'used', we wanted more and we took more because we had incredible cravings to have more. We did not create this nor are we weak-willed or morally decrepit beings who are 'less-than'. We end up feeling like this after a time of using and become shame-based as a result. Some addicts/alcoholics feel this way before but not all. The body craves and the mind wants, even obsesses.

When we believe the above, when we see others who are doctors, judges, priests, ministers, rabbis, renown musicians, artists and upstanding people in the community, politicians, lawyers, i.e., people who have the will to study for and pass the bar exam, their MD courses and residencies, internships, burn the midnight oil studying, sacrifice time, money, parties, friendships, trips and so forth to gain their status, we can see that the disease is 'equal-opportunity. It affects some in body and mind. There is a disposition to addiction that can be triggered when the 'product/substance' is ingested. We are victims until we recover or get put of denial. Then we can volunteer to return to 'using' or surrender and follow the path of millions who have succeeded in not only abstinence but happiness.

God forgives us for what we are going to do tomorrow. We must forgive ourselves and not override God's decision and direction. We must be guilt free in order to help the new person have a chance to get what we have. He or she will not want our guilt.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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ASAM defines addiction.

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, genetic predisposition, alcoholism treatment, alcoholism disease, alcohol recovery, alcohol addiction, addiction recovery, addiction on Aug 31, 2011

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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Mavs star arrested for public intoxication - this is definitely an equal opportunity disease!!!

Posted by: drbutkins in alcoholism disease, addiction recovery, addiction on Jun 15, 2011

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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Research on alcoholism stigma.

Posted by: drbutkins in denial, alcoholism treatment, alcoholism disease, alcohol recovery, addiction recovery on May 03, 2011

in a 2010 study, Dr. Katherine Keyes reports that persons diagnosed with alcoholism were 60% less likely to seek treatment if they thought they would be stigmatized once their condition were known.

We need to educate in the grade schools. Alcoholics do not want to become alcoholics but do. This phenomenom needs to be addressed.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

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Does Addiction still have a stigma attached?

Posted by: drbutkins in alcoholism treatment, alcoholism disease, alcohol recovery, addiction recovery, addiction on Mar 30, 2011

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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