Today I went to court with a client who has 2 DWI arrests and doesn't believe he is alcoholic. The Judge wanted to know why the arrest warrants were outstanding for such a long time?
We understand the behavior of the practicing alcoholic. The alcoholic does not think their behavior is wrong or bad or different from"everyone else?" Denial is a psychiatric malady suffered by many alcoholics. If you think getting arrested for DWI is normal and "everyone" does it, "YOU ARE SUFFERING!" Not as much as those who love you are suffering!
We say recovery is a selfish program because we must do what we must do to remain sober! If the addict does not stay sober, death is a real possibility? Today, the Judge gave my man a chance to get sober and learn to live sober in the program with my oversight.
Integrity is earned everyday we stay sober and learn that "our word is all people have to measure us by in recovery. Be Congruent! "What you think should match what you say and match what you do!" Good Health and Be Blessed Mr. Denny Goodpenny www.acureforaddiction.com