Drunk Driving

           “That’s just the way I am”.  How many times have we heard ourselves or someone else justify behavior with this statement?  A more accurate statement might be “I don’t know how to act any differently”.  The first proclamation smacks of an acceptance of personal qualities or behavior no matter their efficacy or value.  In contrast, the latter assumes responsibility, optimistically creating th

            What is recovery anyway?  What’s the difference between sobriety and recovery?  Both concepts may seem equally undesirable during the first phases of   help-seeking for addiction, alcoholism or other behaviors that no longer serve us.

Arrests for driving under the influence during the holiday season don’t just happen to people with a drinking problem. As we inch closer to the start of a new calendar year, state and local law enforcement will begin to ratchet up the emphasis on DUI patrol and enforcement. For many years, law enforcement has allocated extra resources to patrolling the streets and highways in an attempt to crack down on holiday drunk driving. This year will be no different.