The Alcoholic Addict, Resentments, and Inventory

“We reviewed our own conduct over the years past. Where had we been selfish, dishonest, or inconsiderate? Whom had we hurt? Did we unjustifiably arouse jealousy, suspicion or bitterness? Where were we at fault, what should we have done instead? We got this all down on paper and looked at it. In this way we tried to shape a sane and sound ideal for our future sex life. We subjected each relation to this test-was it selfish or not? We asked God to mold our ideals and help us to live up to them. We remembered always that our sex powers were God-given and therefore good, neither to be used lightly or selfishly nor to be despised and loathed. Whatever our ideals turns out to be , we must be willing to grow toward it. We must be willing to make amends where we have done harm, provided that we do not bring about still more harm in doing so.” pg. 69 How It Works, from the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous

It is imperative as alcoholics that we review our conduct on a regular basis so that we can amend our behavior. It is easy for us especially prior to receiving alcohol addiction help to come from a place of selfishness, and self-seeking. This often times results in lack of consideration for others. When we act without consciousness it can be hurtful to others. Many of us have spent most of our drinking days running through people’s lives like tornados. When we go through a drug addiction detox, AA, a 30 day rehab program, and get sober we are given the tools needed not to do this anymore, we learn what it means to live on an altruistic plane, and we shape our ideals. When shaping our ideals it is not just limited to sex it can be applicable to several areas of our lives. We take a look at how we want to be in all our relationships and also look closely at the kind of relationships we want in our lives romantic or not. After we do this we turn it over to a power greater than ourselves and make an effort to get as close to those ideals as possible. When we fall short we make it right. As long as we try our best and keep our side of the street clean we will be able to experience the gifts and grace that this program and lifestyle has to offer.

What If They Don’t Want To Go?

There are times when we get calls at Above It All Treatment Center from families that have a family member who clearly has drug or alcohol addiction or substance abuse problems and are in complete denial, or worse, simply do not want help.  What can these families do?  They know their loved one needs help but at the same time they know that they will not be able to convince them to get the help they need.

Above It All Treatment Center understands these family problems and realizes that by the time a family member is calling, it is because they cannot withstand the terror of the addiction any longer.  They realize that their family member needs help and that the family will need some assistance in order to provide that help.

Above It All Treatment Center is a full service facility that is available to the addicted as well as the families when needed.  We can schedule a time to meet with the family and then guide the client into the meeting where, with the help of professionals, we can lay all the cards on the table and let the client know how they are affecting others in the family in a negative.  We work towards ending the meeting with a commitment by the client to enter our treatment facility to get the needed help.

Once the need for help is determined, we then relocate the client, either by airplane or by car to our beautiful facility in Lake Arrowhead located in the California Mountains.  Our nice, stress-free, relaxing facility is the perfect place to work down the path to a complete recovery.  Our clients, upon arrival, will be able to assist us as we design a treatment plan with them in mind.  This plan will be the guide to recovery and a happy life.  It will be designed with the client in mind and will allow enough stability to keep the client focused on their recovery while allowing enough flexibility for them to function in their everyday lives without disruption.

If the client sticks with the treatment plan to the end, then they will make a successful recovery and begin a happy and addiction free life.  Above It All Treatment Center is the place that you will want to go if you are struggling with any addiction in your life.  Why not give us call today and see how we can help you.