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Trying to put down the alcohol and/or drugs is a good start but our problem has always been self-sufficiency.  We want to do this by using our power.  If we could do this we would have.  It is necessary for real addicts to seek the help of others who are experts in this area.  These people can teach the effective way to get sober and clean.

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete

www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com


Today, more than ever, we must be careful to discover the truth about addiction. 

It's time for all M.D.s and social workers, counselors, addiction specialists, marriage and family therapists, behavioral counselors, pastoral counselors... to synthesize their knowledge, experience and skills to decide on a valid and reliable treatment theory that we can use to treat this problem. 

At the risk of being dramatic, people are dying.

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete

www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com


Sometimes therapy is needed to detach from old wounds.  Haunting memories are difficult to manage while sober and clean.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete

www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com


What can I say?  The new findings are intriguing.  The Spectra brain scans are suggesting that we can determine the parts of the brain that have been damaged, according to Dr. Amen.  This suggests that we can track the improvement over time and thus record recovery memory gain...  These are all worthwhile findings.  This new knowledge can provide motivation for people in recovery  as well as ways to determine which areas of the brain have been altered and perhaps to tell what type of treatment needs to be implemented and how?!

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete

www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com


Stick to the fundamentals early on.  For instance, the first year of recovery is so important that we need to keep it simple.  Learn the steps and the language of the twelve-step world.  It will save your live and get you through the first 365 days.  Get that year in.  You have millions rooting for you:)

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete

www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com


Dr. Drew (Today show, 2-7-12) stated that 'if you see a child smoking pot at age 10 or 11 you are looking at a trauma surviver'.  He went on to say that, if there is a genetic component in the family, e.g., if the grandfather is an alcoholic, get the child help as it is urgent.

These signs of trauma and addiction are very valid.  If we, as a culture, can get educated with accurate information on addiction, we can stop it.  We must put the same energy, funding and intelligent minds into an effort to stop this problem with like-minded people who are dedicated to this cause.  The key is to use those who have been there and those who have not to merge their efforts into a force that can arrest addiction.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete


We can do anything for one day.  This helps us not drink for today, cravings usually go away and we can survive addiction.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete


This is my new book.  I wrote it after studying addiction, both yours and mine, for over 40 years.  I realized that there were many things that worked exceptionally well and I decided to list them, elaborate, and put the ideas together in a book for those who want to get sober and/or clean.  The concepts work for those who go to meetings and those who do not.  My hope is that you will make it work for you.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete


Thank God that we now have treatment options and more of an open-minded country for those who come back addicted.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

Facebook: Peter alan Butkins

You Tube: thedocpete


Coaches are not 12 step sponsors.  Coaches are trained to set goals, hold people accountable, listen and help direct people to become successful.  The skills are taught and 'finely tuned' in order to foster consistency and ethical behavior.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

Facebook: Peter Alan Butkins

You Tube: thedocpete


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