that we place principles above personalities. See prior attribution statement for AA. The principles before personalities places responsibility for success squarely on the shoulders of the recovering person. No other person can "make you feel????" The principle is intellect over emotion. It does not matter what others think or say. "It only matters what you do!" Recovery requires that we do certain things and avoid others. It is a personal choice to win or loose your stated goals! Don't get caught in the trap that others have power over you. You choose the correct behaviors and eventually your reputation, credibility and responsibility, will be restored in your life. "You MUST LEARN IT TO EARN IT!" PRINCIPLES ARE TRUE BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS HAVE BEEN! Good Health and Be Blessed! Mr. Denny

One of my men called this evening with a report that his relationship with his wife had improved significantly. We discussed the importance of applying partnership principles in his relationship. My Pamela and I decided years ago that she would be the custodian of our home and children. As we were new in business every decision was a risk of failure! Our employees were well paid by industry standards but the risk of business was all ours! When he applied the same principles of communication, and accepted his duties in producing a satisfactory living while consulting with his "primary investor," his wife,the combined power of cooperation and goal seeking becomes a potent, counter behavior to substance abuse. This replacement is not only acceptable but beneficial to the societal goals of peace and prosperity in community. Men must share the inspiration of their mates and place a significantly high value on their contribution to the family. Teamwork is a win, win for families! Good Health and Be Blessed! Mr. Denny

My friend, Commissioner B. told me that they,(the county commission) could predict the number of county jail beds that would be needed in the next decade based on the level of juvenile delinquency today. I thought the theory to be interesting and so my research began. What I have found, so far, is that while those numbers can offer predictive peramiters, those same predictors are highly influenced by intervention and treatment programs in operation, today. The more treatment referrals which occur today, the fewer institutional beds that are needed in the next decade. Cause and effect seems to be the predictable principle. My friend, Ron O. says,"if you play, you pay!" The moral is, "When I behave, the price to be paid with incarceration, suffering and death need not be mine, today!" Sobriety is such a blast! 22 years, so far, a day at a time! Good Health and be blessed! Mr. Denny

Well said Brian M. on jail treatment.
To paraphrase, if they don't want it (treatment) then will it all be in vain??? I don't disagree that it seems futile. A man who has been my client for 15 years and my friend for 10 years served prison time 5 different cases. His last sentence was for 15 years of which he served 8.5 and paroled. He did rehabilitate while incarcerated because he "wanted it!" He told me it was just like throwing mud on a barn door, eventually, it started to stick! He is thankful that we (society) did not give up on him. He is a hard worker, family man, churchgoer and he is clean and sober!
It is true that we will die if we don't recover but the choice is still ours! Be Blessed, Good Health! Mr. Denny, CASAC (RET).

and die. I just can't understand why the church won't take up the mission of addiction treatment. The prison treatment industry is as close to the fox being in charge of the hen house as anything I can imagine. I have treated thousands of parole's and their stories are all the same. Better drugs in the big house than out. The best part of it for organized crime is that the cost is 10x greater due to the risk involved. The government means well, I think, but they are just not good at treatment. Too many socialists on the government dole just for the ride! If a single religion would take a hold of this opportunity and do the professional work necessary, we could reduce crime and taxes, increase productivity and save lives! If only? Good Health, be blessed, Mr. Denny