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I Hate Growth

Change is necessary, they say, but sometimes I just don't like it.

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Kids Can’t Do It Alone

My grandchildren are suffering because their parents are addicted. What can I do?

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Working a Program of Recovery

He was only drinking and smoking weed, but he had terrible consequences.

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Acceptance

Acceptance isn't resignation. Instead, it serves as a starting point for transformation and healing.

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Interventionist Training and Certification

Interventionist training and certification in the Love First model. Five days with Jeff and Debra Jay, in person, June 18-23, 2023.

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The Robber and The Gift

Alcoholism is a thief because it takes so much from us mentally, physically, and spiritually. It not only robs us of our wellbeing, our health, and our faith, it steals us away from our family and friends. Above all, alcoholism destroys trust—the bedrock of all relationships. Addiction all but forces us to lie about our actions, sowing suspicion, anger and despair among family members and friends. Worse yet, alcoholism causes us to say things we would never say and do things we would never do, robbing us of our dignity and hurting the people we love the most. It is cruel thief.

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Holly Jolly Alcohol Free Alternative

Staying safe and avoiding "Holiday Heart" are important topics.

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Is AA Effective?

An exhaustive meta-study proves the effectiveness of AA. Did you hear about it?

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Biggest Intervention Mistake

Almost every week, I get a call from a family who is about to make a terrible mistake. They will almost guarantee failure in their attempt to get their loved one into treatment. I can only imagine how many families don't call, and fall into this critical error.

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Unexpected Happiness

“I was convinced I’d never be happy again,” he said. “I figured I might be able to quit drinking, but I knew I was going to be miserable.” He said this with a twinkle in his eye.

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