The Insanity of a Family Disease

During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.

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Andy’s Bibimbap

BULGOGI ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce ⅓ cup finely grated Asian pear with juices 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar 2 teaspoons…

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Blueberry Pie Recipe

Blueberry Pie 3 pints (3 large containers) of blueberries  2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup corn starch  1 tablespoon lemon juice (I tend to double this for a little tart edge)…

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Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese that will ruin all other Mac and Cheese for you… Tips for the Best Homemade Mac and Cheese Use block cheese and shred, do not buy the…

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