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Me Responsible? You Are Kidding!

June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

It’s like an argument between a husband and wife. There is a disagreement, points are made, the yelling starts and then, somewhere down the line, one of them or both lose track of what the argument is about. That is the way I see recovery from alcoholism. It doesn’t matter who started the argument, the primary concern is to end it.

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9

Drug Addiction Treatment Is Serious Work!

June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The old joke goes something like this:

“I keep hitting myself on the head with a hammer because it feels so good when I stop.”

It’s a playground joke, but there is humor in it and there is humor in it because it contains an element of truth. I inflict damage to myself, trying to experience a moment of pleasure. Addiction is like hitting yourself in the head with a hammer.

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