Recognition
Posted by Nicole Mattke on Jan 27, 2018 –Pfister Hotel Blog At age six, David told his two best friends that he was adopted. He
January 27, 2018
Family Addiction – Family Recovery
Have you, like so many people, been affected by a loved one’s addiction? Have you been exposed to addiction, but aren’t quite sure if or
January 29, 2015
Mothers and Dinking
In this culture where women often deal with multiple stresses of work, motherhood, caregiving, managing the home, etc, more and more report feeling they deserve
December 8, 2014
What Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders REALLY Need is Counseling and Treatment
December has been designated National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and
December 1, 2014
Is Substance Abuse is Only a Young Person’s Problem? Definitely not!
The authors of SAMHSA’s 2012 National Survey on Drug Use. and Health estimate the number of adults age 50+ who will need drug and alcohol treatment will
November 17, 2014
Substance Abuse Programs Need to Look at the Whole Person – Sound Obvious? There’s More to the Solution Than You Think
“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” These words from the ancient philosopher Plato capture what the foundation of substance abuse
November 7, 2014
Kiva Recovery – My Ongoing Gig
I haven’t kept up as often as I’d like, mainly because I’ve been busy in my role as Executive Director of Kiva Recovery. The goal
October 28, 2014
If You Don’t Stop Tolerating Things, You May Hate Yourself Later
I’m a firm believer that tolerating things that bother us is a really bad idea. How many times have you said about something, “It’s tolerable.” Or, “I can stand it.” Most of the time, I think we’re “standing” things we don’t have to stand.
As a rule, I think tolerating something is a waste of time and effort, and generally causes our lives to be less enjoyable, satisfying and fulfilling than they need to be. I just don’t see why anything needs to be tolerated.
Sometimes you need to put your foot down.
March 2, 2014
Whoabriety?
If you’re so inclined, please check out a new blog that addresses the statement: “There’s more to life than just being sober.” Please browse, comment,
June 25, 2013
FLIGHT – A Heartbreaking Story of an Alcoholic Addict
Roger Ebert’s review of the movie Flight is interesting, especially given that he has come out as a recovering alcoholic in print. This movie is
November 18, 2012
SMASHED – A MUST SEE!
SMASHED IS A MUST SEE. Forget the dramatization of addiction on reality TV. Living with addiction day in and day out is much more horrific.
October 27, 2012
What is “Recovery”?
It’s an age-old question, one that is hotly debated at treatment centers and enthusiastically discussed in 12 Step rooms. Now’s your chance to
July 25, 2012
Is It Odd, or Is It … Synchronicity?
The Dalai Lama said : “I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.” Wikipedia describes synchronicity as
June 4, 2012
“Recovery”,”Sober Fun” and “Sobriety”
To many, the terms “recovery”, “sober fun”, and “sobriety” just don’t elicit much excitement, especially from those involved in them. Native Americans have created the
April 15, 2012
Adult Adoptees Affected by Chemical Dependency
In collaboration with Adoptees Have Answers (www.aha.mn) , David Bohl will facilitate a group named AAABCD – Adult Adoptees Affected by Chemical Dependency. AAABCD will
October 29, 2010
Lindsay Lohan – Please Get Help
Dear Lindsay, Please , please, PLEASE ask for help. You’re quoted in this article as saying “Substance abuse is a disease, which unfortunately doesn’t go
September 18, 2010
David B. Bohl in Christine Louise Hohlbaum’s The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World
This from Amazon.com: Editorial Reviews “The Power of Slow is a life-changing book. Far from stating the obvious, Christine Hohlbaum provides new insights and persuasive
May 21, 2009
Recession Proof Thinking
by David Bohl Have you been affected by the recession? I surely have, and so have most of us, right? Our economy has gone through
May 7, 2009
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