It's never convenient to discuss the elephant in the room. Whether it be concern over someones substance use or the need for change it's always uncomfortable. The elephant in the room is that we stigmatize addiction. We stigmatize most all…
Category: change
Scale of Addiction: A Drug by Drug Comparison
In most ways the “addictiveness” of a substance is highly subjective to the user. There’s no clear answer to the questions which drugs are more addictive than others. The subject of addiction in general is frequently unclear with room for…
Greater Purpose: The Fourth Pillar
I happened to find my purpose in life through helping those with addiction. It’s not about making a dollar or becoming known, it’s about if I can help one person, better their outcome when it comes to dealing with substances then I’ve found success.
Ending Rationalization: The Third Pillar
Ending Rationalization I remember being told more than once growing up that I rationalized things. With my over-inflated ego and lack of self-awareness I took this as a compliment. For instance, convincing myself, “rationalizing means I’m being rational and that's…
An Outward Mindset: The Second Pillar
“When people see situations that need to change, the temptation is to immediately apply a behavioral solution. That seems like the fast approach. But if mindset is not addressed, it is usually the slow approach to change.” ― The Arbinger Institute