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How Can I Control My Drinking?

by Jim LaPierre · alcohol, alcoholic, alcoholism, controlled drinking, drinking, problem drinking
Controlled-Drinking-Livestream

As an addiction counselor, Jim is often asked, “HOW CAN I CONTROL MY DRINKING?” Alcohol is steeped in our traditions and most aspects of socializing. In the next livestream, Jim will explore drinking in moderation and considerations of what we can do instead of drinking.

Overcoming the Fear of Step Four

by Jim LaPierre · 12 Steps, addiction, alcoholism, mental health, substance use disorder, trauma
Overcoming The Fear Of Step Four

There’s an adage my friends in AA use to describe the fear of transformation, “One, two, three… drink. One, two, three drink.” This is a reference to working steps 1-3 in recovery, only to return (often briefly) to drinking and using.

Beyond Relapse Prevention: Trauma Recovery

by Jim LaPierre · addiction, addictive thinking, alcoholism, dual diagnosis, substance use disorder, trauma, trauma recovery
Beyond Relapse Prevention: Trauma Recovery

Amongst those who do escape the perils of addiction, other demons remain. Rarely have I met a person in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) who did not have a great deal of repressed trauma, a wealth of unresolved grief and loss, and underlying mental illness.

Better Than New Year’s Resolutions

by Jim LaPierre · addiction, addiction recovery, alcoholism, recovery, SUD
Better Than New Year’s Resolutions

If we’re going to achieve better health and a higher quality of life this year, then we need to set some meaningful goals and ensure that we have the accountability we need to ensure our process earns us the results we seek.

Alcohol, Zoom, and the Pandemic

by Jim LaPierre · addictive thinking, alcoholic, alcoholism, Covid-19, home recovery, relapse
Alcohol, Zoom, And The Pandemic

“While I’m in a meeting, my disease is outside doing pushups.” We know this is true – we also know that the disease is not “out there” it’s inside of us and seeking to undermine us at all times.

Beyond Relapse Prevention: Trauma Recovery

by Jim LaPierre · addictive thinking, alcoholism, dual diagnosis, substance use disorder, trauma, trauma recovery
Beyond Relapse Prevention: Trauma Recovery

Amongst those who do escape the perils of addiction, other demons remain. Rarely have I met a person in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD) who did not have a great deal of repressed trauma, a wealth of unresolved grief and loss, and underlying mental illness.

The Most Common Causes of Relapse

by Jim LaPierre · alcoholism, early recovery, relapse, relapse prevention
A Man With His Hands On His Head Pondering The Most Common Causes Of Relapse.

I often hear that “relapse is part of recovery.” While I know that many of us do; I remind folks all the time that it doesn’t have to be part of our story. Following a relapse, the most important thing we can do is to return to everything that was previously working.

Why Willingness Is Everything

by Jim LaPierre · addiction recovery, alcoholic, alcoholism, dreams, goals, mental health, recovery, willingness
Why Willingness Is Everything

I’ve learned over and over again that wanting it isn’t enough. Even needing it isn’t enough. It sounds a bit cold but I routinely ask people who are considering change, “What are you willing to do?”

The 6 Most Common Lies We Tell Ourselves

by Jim LaPierre · addictive thinking, alcoholism, dual diagnosis, honesty, lies, mental health
Common Lies In Recovery

Self-deception is part and parcel to addictive thinking. As we grow in our recovery, let’s move toward rigorous honesty with sef and avoid these pitfalls.

Addiction & Mental Health, which comes first?

by Jim LaPierre · addiction, alcoholism, drug addiction, dual diagnosis, mental health, recovery, substance use disorder, trauma
Addiction &Amp; Mental Health, Which Comes First?

Addiction and mental health go hand in hand, but which one should be addressed first?

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