“ In 1935, when there were no other programs, the founders of AA, Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith, stepped up to the plate and took action to help a crippled population. All credit for the establishmen… Chris Prentiss
“ Not in My Backyard (NIMBY) does not work. Opiate addicts live in our communities and in our families & they work in our businesses. Steven Kassels
“ Alcohol and drugs are not the problems; they are what people are using to help themselves cope with the problems. Those problems always have both physical and psychological components- anything from a… Chris Prentiss
“ There is a saying used in twelve-step programs and in most treatment centers that Relapse is part of recovery. It's another dangerous slogan that is based on a myth, and it only gives people permissio… Chris Prentiss
“ The treatment must fit the malady and the malady is not alcoholism or addiction, or addictive drugs and alcohol. Once the correct cause is diagnosed, healing will take place and hoped-for cure will co… Chris Prentiss
“ Change must start from the individual. And the individual must want and feel ready to make such change. Efrat Cybulkiewicz
“ Most centers offer a one-program-fits all type of service, which is rather like a department store that sells one-size fits all clothing. Chris Prentiss
“ To give up power to change for the better is inherently distasteful to everyone, and to force people to affirm that they are addicts or alcoholics so they can speak in a meeting is shameful and demora… Chris Prentiss
“ One of the first actions we take at Passages is to ruthlessly scrutinize, always under a doctor's supervision and care, the specific necessity of any mind- altering or mood-altering medications that o… Chris Prentiss
“ Staying sober is easy once you have been successful in healing the underlying conditions that were responsible for your dependency in the first place. Chris Prentiss
“ Times change and discoveries are made that render earlier techniques and approaches less effective. Change is inevitable. To remain rigid when the whole world is changing and advancing is to invite mi… Chris Prentiss
“ Think about the stigma that is attached to the idea that alcoholism is a disease, an incurable illness, and you have it. That's a terrible thing to inflict on someone. Labeling alcoholism as a disease… Chris Prentiss
“ Depression can be due to a low endocrine function, nutritional deficiencies, blood sugar problems, food allergies, or systemic yeast infection. Depression can also result from medical illnesses such a… Chris Prentiss
“ Not much more than a broke disgrace who's hooked on tonics, so excuse him if his poker face has puke on it. Hannibal Lecture
“ Only discovering and healing the root causes of each individual's dependency puts an end to dependency. One-on-one sessions are key because the individual issues at the core of dependency are just tha… Chris Prentiss
“ In the one-treatment-fits-all approach, clients sit in group meetings all day and all evening and listen to each other stories. At the end of the first week, everyone in the room knows everyone's stor… Chris Prentiss
“ I recovered from recovering so no longer celebrate not doing bad things to defend myself as good. I added new bad for good measure. Brian Spellman
“ It takes a strong person to stand up to his or her fate and overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of freedom and success, but I believe in you. Pax Prentiss
