An Intervention by any Other Name

Another celeb arrested for DUI; this time Heather Locklear. Sadly, celeb DUI arrests aren't news any longer. Are all DUIs an indicator of addiction? No. But, connect the dots . . . Checked into a medical facility in June for treatment of anxiety and depression (common manifestations of addiction) . . . And, if you pull the string you will probably find other consequences pointing towards addiction. These are also known as interventions . . . not the easier softer kind . . . but interventions nonetheless. Wouldn't a professional intervention have been nicer? Less expensive? Less humiliating?

No contest. No, that's not the plea . . . that's the answer.

Spring: A Time of Change

Spring is a time of abundant change. Everywhere we look things are different with each passing day; lawns, gardens (and yes, weeds) are growing like crazy, the weather is warming, days are getting longer, flowers and trees are blooming. Spring is also a time when we humans do a lot of changing. It is a time when we feel more alive and burst forth with new resolve and energy, tackling issues that have been sitting dormant during the cold winter months . . . or maybe even years. Health in general, and recovery in particular, are no exception. Those who are in recovery might decide to work the steps again or take in more recovery-related activities and commitments. Sometimes they decide to tackle collateral issues that have plagued them for a long time, i.e. quit smoking, start exercising, eat healthier. Families that have been troubled with a loved one's alcoholism or addiction decide "now is the time" and commit as a family to getting outside help. If you are in recovery, have you ever noticed how many "birthdays" there are during the spring? Hmmm . . . . .

If you've been thinking about change in your life, perhaps now is the time!