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Thursday, January 17, 2008

3 pronged approach


This is how I view recovery from addiction.
There is NO single solution to alcoholism and drug abuse.
Sorry loyal AA old-timers, but your long-term success
rates of 5 percent don't impress or encourage me.

You cannot treat a physical, mental and emotional
illness with prayer.
Belief in a Higher Power can be beneficial and comforting,
but it will not keep you away from a drink or drug.

My journey of recovery starts with addressing mental
issues.
Whether it's depression, bi-polar,anxiety, ADHD, or PTSD,
these are the medical health issues which must be treated first.

Next, I can incorporate 12 step, self-help modalities to deal
with moral issues and share experience, strength and hope
with people who can identify with these, and provide support.

Finally, I must implement Behavior Modification, which allows
me to reflect on self-reliance, group therapy and peer support.
The importance of this facet of the triangle is that it provides
the optimum support for a chronic relapser.



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2 comments:

Shadow said...

okay, what is ptsd. i'm seeing it everywhere and don't know what it is?!?!?!

Fireman John said...

post traumatic stress disorder,common among war vets, victims of spousal abuse etc.

 
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