Comments on: A Tale Only Addicts In Recovery Will Understand

By: priya@human race

priya@human race — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:23:05 +0000

Your post is really informative for me. I liked it very much.
Keep sharing such important posts.

By: Bill Urell

Bill Urell — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:59:29 +0000

That would be me.. thank you.

By: saniya@humanrace

saniya@humanrace — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:12:52 +0000

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By: Bill Urell

Bill Urell — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:00:28 +0000

Thank you Dennis. This is just my point of view but there are certainly many effective counselors and therapists in the field who are not in recovery for themselves. But, it is a very difficult concept to grasp without a lot of education adn/or experience.

By: Alcohol addiction is not a choice, but an affliction

Alcohol addiction is not a choice, but an affliction — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:49:46 +0000

You brought up a very interested and valid point, and one that is important in the recovery process overall. One of the reasons that alcohol treatment and alcohol detox facilities hold group therapy sessions is so that addicts can receive the needed element of “relating” in their support. It is often necessary for those with a problem to feel that they are not alone so that they can be more motivated to work at correcting the problem.

Imagine if someone where put in charge of planning your wedding who had never planned a wedding or even been married themselves before? You wouldn’t have much confidence in their abilities and there would more than likely be many things that would not be to your liking by the time it’s all said and done. Well, alcohol addiction and recovery are really no different. Without others who can relate to your experiences, you are not likely to trust the opinions or suggestions of those trying to help you and may therefore be resistant to their services.

Some of the most effective alcohol treatment programs I’ve seen are those run by others who have been through the recovery process successfully and therefore know the in’s and out’s of the process. So for those seeking relief from or help with alcohol addiction, perhaps the best route is to seek treatment with a program that is run by those who have experienced the problem themselves and know what to expect and how to give support.

Great post, looking forward to reading more of your insights!

- Dennis Hansen

By: anne dizon

anne dizon — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:57:50 +0000

thank you this post. I will surely share this to my friends. It tells a lot of lessons.

By: Ken Williams

Ken Williams — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:26:03 +0000

Bill, loved the piece and reposted it, with credit to you, on my blog The Interventionist. Thank you so much for your wisdom and common sense, qualities in constant demand within the Recovery Community.
Ken Williams´s last blog ..A Tale Only Addicts In Recovery Will Understand

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:24:18 +0000

This story really sums up the disease model of an addict. It is a completely different thought process and hard to explain to those “normies.” Good article.
Chelsea´s last blog ..Philadelphia addiction help – Long term social support seems to work

By: admanzion

admanzion — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:06:05 +0000

very nice post.

By: janitorial services

janitorial services — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:24:05 +0000

I think that fighting addiction is very hard because addiction to different stuff is in the core of human nature. The question is to replace bad addicitions for others, not so malignant. Rgds.

By: Adi Jaffe

Adi Jaffe — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:59:45 +0000

Hi Bill, good luck with the theme shift – I know those can be a pain…

Anyway, nice post. There’s no doubt that an addict/alcoholic doesn’t think the same as many of the “normies” out there. I try to explain similar things to my wife all the time…

I have to say that for the most part, nowadays, 8 years after the last time I used speed, my decisions are far more rational.

There is hope.