The Mighty Commitment

December 2, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

People with alcoholism learn to test the resolve of those around them. That doesn’t mean they’re unaware of the need for change, just that they aren’t certain that other people will be there to support them.

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Clarity

December 1, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

It’s more about knowing exactly what we hope to gain from an interaction, and moving steadily towards that goal.

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Dual Dilemma: The Problem of Co-Occurring Disorders

November 30, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

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It took a while to develop effective guidelines for use of psychiatric meds with a population that was already addicted.

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Professional Intervention

November 9, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

Professional Intervention offers hope and a way out for many. Is it for you?

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Contrast

November 8, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

We want to simplify difficult choice so as to maximize the chance the alcoholic person will make the right one.

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Do-It-Yourself Intervention Guide

November 7, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

The Guide includes a step-by-step explanation of how intervention works and how to plan one for your addict/alcoholic.

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Defense: Fantasy

November 6, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

Eventually, the fantasy bubble gets popped, and the addict realizes they’ve wasted a lot of time when they could have been making progress.

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Video: The Art of Intervention

November 5, 2012 by Cecile

If you love someone struggling with addiction or alcoholism, this video will help you plan your own intervention.

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Mindfulness

November 4, 2012 by Sean Henry Morrison

You can be mindful about everything. The next time you go to the grocery store and you pick up those red apples, think about the time it took for those apples to grow, who picked them, and where they came from.

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Defense: Minimizing

November 3, 2012 by C. Scott McMillin

Eventually, things get so bad that even the minimizer gets frightened.

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