Arrested–again–in Florida!
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captwampler — 10 years ago(May 17, 2015 01:39 PM)
Many people go to rehab as a condition of leniency from the court. This typically fails because the person doesn't "own" their dependence on drugs or alcohol.
I succeeded using AVRT only because I owned it. I haven't even gargles and spit for 10 years now. And while I acknowledge that some people cannot function without the flock mentality (AA, Narcanon), it can only be done if you reach I side and own it.
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captwampler — 10 years ago(February 12, 2016 04:49 AM)
He will never be unbridled from his troubles until he " owns it." Alcoholism is not a disease, as the money making anti-addiction profession would lead you to be. No, it's a lifestyle choice.
I consumed alchohol for 30+ years because I thought, that's what people do for acceptance in society, and it was fun. It was not until being pulled over for a burned out license plate light on way home from a bar that I said to myself," self, you have a choice to make. Drink or drive, but you can't do both.
I have been sober (I had that word for its negative connotation) now for over 10 years with absolutely no desire to consume alchohol again. From the beginning I used AVRT, Addiction Voice Recognition Therapy which teaches you to recognize the triggers not only externally, but internally, that leads the irrational self to irresponsible behavior.
But to quit alcohol or drug abuse, it will only work if one truly wants to quit. One must own their destructive behavior. That is the only thing that will save Brandon. -
MisterFranks — 10 years ago(February 12, 2016 08:48 PM)
You are a good person. I salute you, and I appreciate your sharing your story.
I doubt Brandon will ever make any of the steps, because he will always find a way to leach off his Buffy fans, and avoid rock bottom, until he has liver cancer or some other serious drug/alky illness.