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We’re often in the position of spending more time documenting what we do than in actually doing it.

The secret to improved verbal communication is awareness, so try using video or audio feedback.

The telephone represents a sort of middle ground. You may not be able to see one another, but both parties will pick up on verbal nuances– often subconsciously.

Most programs already review open and closed records, so it’s not that difficult to add indicators about the quality of written information.

If the program leadership values good communication, then the program staff will follow along.

Insomnia is at the top of the list of common problems for both active addicts and the newly recovering, and sleeping meds can pose risks.

In most cases, the intrusive thoughts associated with addiction (cravings, disturbing images, etc) go away during the course of recovery.

But no matter how difficult a challenge or how great a triumph it is for us to get from there to here, life’s still going to keep throwing more problems at us.

Experience tells us that almost all of the wide variety of treatment strategies and models are around because they work well for someone.

We were using the same kind of language to talk about it: Focusing, centering, in the moment, relaxing, stress-reducing, peaceful.