by Clay | Oct 6, 2016 | Sober Living
Sober living is a process, not a one-time event. Yes, you might decide in one moment to get sober. But to maintain sobriety over the long-term requires learning new skills, taking a few steps forward and possibly a few steps back. They call it “the road to...
by Clay | Apr 26, 2016 | Alcohol Treatment
“How many of those are you going to drink?” she asked me as I got yet another beer out of the refrigerator. “I don’t know. As many as it takes I guess.” Before I found a good alcohol treatment program, alcohol was a central part of my...
by Clay | Apr 5, 2016 | Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism
Not every drinker needs alcohol treatment. In fact, the majority of people who use alcohol do so in moderation and in a healthy manner. Even fairly heavy drinkers may not necessarily need treatment. But, a certain percentage of the population struggles with alcohol...
by Clay | Mar 31, 2016 | Anger, Sober Living
I answered the phone and a man’s voice asked nervously, “My name is Joe. Can I make an appointment to come see you?” “Why don’t you tell me a little bit about what’s going on?” I offered. Joe went on to briefly tell me about his problem with anger and how it was...
by Clay | Mar 7, 2016 | Drug Treatment
Drug Addiction Hurts Users, Kills Families! Drug addiction, in it’s most basic sense, is a dependence on a street drug or a medication. When you’re addicted, you may not be able to control your drug use and you may continue using the drug despite the harm...
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