Invite a Friend

User Menu

Testimonies

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

Home

My Blog

Dr. Petes' Words of Wisdom

treatment for alcoholism

A Word of Caution - Drug/Alcohol Treatment.

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, drug addiction statistics, drug addiction help, drug addiction, alcoholism treatment, alcohol recovery, addiction recovery on Apr 26, 2012

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

Comment (0)

Doc's new Ebook on Amazon Kindle - Drug and Alcohol Treatment.

Posted by: drbutkins in twelve step program, treatment for alcoholism, alcoholism treatment, alcohol recovery, addiction recovery on Jan 05, 2012

My new Ebook is available on Amazon Kindle in PDF or Word and is downloadable. Tried and True Methods for getting Sober and Clean is a three year project that is well worth buying at $9.99 as it will strengthen your Program. If you use just one of the many techniques and tools offered, you will save the price of the book many times over. You won't be sorry.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete

www.facebook.com/peteralanbutkins

www.youtube.com/thedocpete

Comment (0)

Relapse tips - substance abuse treatment.

Posted by: drbutkins in warning signs, treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, stepwork, sobriety, addiction recovery, 12 step program on Oct 08, 2011

First, let go of guilt. Secondly, discover what you were or were not doing and fix it.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

If you want additional counseling

via internet or telephone or in
person go to :

www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com

facebook: allabout addictions

You Tube (for Doc's videos) - the doc pete

drbutkins@gmail.com (407) 786-1913

Comment (0)

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

If you are interested in additional counseling or
coaching

via email or telephone or in person log onto

www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com

You Tube name: the doc pete

drbutkins@gmail.com (407) 786-1913

Comment (0)

Inpatient vs outpatient drug/alcohol treatment.

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, intervention, drug treatment center, drug addiction treatment, drug addiction rehab, drug addiction recovery, drug addiction programs, alcoholism treatment, addiction recovery on Aug 27, 2011

Inpatient treatment should be the first choice when there is a need to detox, prevent continued relapses, escape a toxic environment and/or work through relapse triggers that emerge constantly and create enormous stress that makes it difficult to stay sober.

The ideal choice is to use NARN, National Addiction Recovery Network to choose a Center. NARN was established in 2011 by this author and his business partner for the Orlando area and is dedicated to working with integrated treatment facilities to include outpatient, inpatient and transitional living services. NARN insists on quality treatment at an affordable price. With its three part delivery of business services: marketing, billing and information management, we insure integration of services so that no addict or alcoholic or their families get 'lost in the transitions from service to service', thus insuring continuity of care.

At present, we are focusing on Caring People Recovery Center in Bowling Green, Florida and My Freedom Quest, Inc. as our outpatient and inpatient connection in the Central Florida area. Call Dr. Butkins for either of these services at (407) 786-1913.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

If you want additional counseling

via internet or telephone or in
person go to:

www.docpetetheimperfecttherapist.com

facebook: the doc pete (for Doc's videos)

drbutkins@gmail.com (407) 786-1913

Comment (0)

Affordable, high quality inpatient treatment!

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, alcoholism treatment, addiction recovery on May 22, 2011

We have recently affiliated with an inpatient center for substance abuse located south of Lakeland, Florida. It is located on ten acres in the country and provides a setting is conducive to good recovery. The staff is well educated in addiction and very dedicated. I endorse this Center. I also encourage you to tell anyone you know (we all know someone, either now or in the near future) who could use treatment with an intensive, spiritually centered curriculum and activites aimed at recovery that provides full room and board for $3800 per month to call Doc Pete at (407) 786-1913. You won't be sorry.

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/

Comment (0)

Affordable, high quality inpatient treatment!

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, alcoholism treatment, addiction recovery on May 22, 2011

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/

Comment (0)

Joy of Living.

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for alcoholism, family recovery, drugs, alcohol on Mar 18, 2010

The stress and rat-race mentality and behavior that creates high blood pressure, inattention to our families and a tendency to live in the fears of failure that accompany tomorrow are relieved when we relax and live now.

Trust God and do not worry about your security. Work but do not struggle mentally or emotionally. All is good in God's world.

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfcet therapist

Do not ingest any drugs or alcohol today.

Comment (0)

How to beat the addictive cycle.

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, family recovery, drugs, alcohol on Mar 10, 2010

In order to combat such a powerful force, we need to stay out of denial and in the war by spending time with others who are in the same position as us. Some will be fresh in the program with new battle scars; we need them as reminders. Others will be veterans, we need them for hope and inspiration and direction. Together we can survive and prosper, making this a better world, without addiction taking over. We can stop it in our generation; in this generation!!!

Love and Peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

No drugs or alcohol for you today!!!

Comment (1)

Vigilance.

Posted by: drbutkins in treatment for drug addiction, treatment for alcoholism, drugs, alcohol on Mar 05, 2010

Whether your addiction is drugs, alcohol or another person, it is important to continue treatment with a continual regimen. The twelve-step meetings and program is ideal for this as it is designed for this purpose. If you will not attend these meetings, develop a daily regimen of prayer, spiritual reading, contact with healthy people and helping someone. Make your amends to those you have hurt after you are 'sober' a while, say three or four months. In the meantime, make family amends by staying abstinent and doing your best at making the family healthy.

Love and peace,

Doc Pete, the imperfect therapist

Comment (2)