Thanksgiving Wishes

Intervention: Gift of a Lifetime

Another year is rapidly coming to a close, the holidays are fast approaching. The "problem" is still here . . . addiction. It comes in various forms, no two families are the same. For some it is alcohol, others it is drugs, others it is gambling, sex, internet, food, spending. For still others it is a combination of these. Regardless, the frustration, despair, chaos, anxiety, anger is all as large as life. Periods of calm are always replaced by another "incident." Another year and nothing has changed. And, we promised ourselves it would get better.

You are not alone in putting off intervention. For most families professional intervention is the last stop, the resource they are forced into using when there is nothing else left. Sadly, they don't realize what a gift systemic intervention is. That's right, a gift! It is the greatest gift a family can give itself and its loved ones. To learn what this gift has to offer or talk to others who have experienced its rewards, please call.

Election Day: The Power of Choice

Today is election day! Regardless of the outcome, today will be an historic one in our country. The right to vote, in essence the right to choose, is a powerful privilege. Not everyone has this privilege and those who don't suffer.

Addiction takes from addicts and their families many things . . . relationships, reputation, marriages, money, jobs, freedom, health. The first thing it takes is the addict's ability to choose. The ability to say "no" to alcohol or drugs and mean it reliably, consistently and permanently is gone despite escalating and increasingly devastating consequences. Recovery restores that.

At the polls today I expressed my choice. I also expressed gratitude for my right to do that and for my restoration of choice vis-a-vis alcohol and drugs.

If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drugs, please choose to get help. If you don't seek help here, please get it somewhere.

These is Help ~ There is Hope