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Old Sep 22, 2017, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Seth412 View Post
I want a high success rate and high satisfaction from my clients. I will stop at nothing less.
I admire your enthusiasm, but try to keep it reasonably focused. A majority of folks who have substance abuse problems never stay sober continuously (I didn't). They may get clean/sober for periods of time, but a majority don't make it uninterrupted. Others simply die miserable deaths...I don't mean to sound grusome, but that's the way it is; suicide, liver disease, overdose, auto accidents, violence...etc. claim many. As UpDownAround suggests many of the skills of a regular therapist would be helpful - including creating a safe, personal space

I agree with splitimage's contention that introducing alternatives besides AA makes sense, too. While AA worked for me, I know it's not everyone's cup of tea.

If you don't mind my asking, how did you get & stay sober? Also, how long have you been sober?