As a recovering alcoholic/addict with almost 23 years of sobriety, one of the biggest issues I faced in early recovery was struggling to find out who I really was.

For most addicts, that is a question that many face as they rid their bodies of the toxic substances that they used to mask their pain and anguish. For many of us, drugs and alcohol was the great elixir—it gave us the false illusion that we could be someone else.

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By Doug Mead | 08-03-2012

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One of the things that I learned early on in my recovery from alcoholism was that as long as I continued drinking, peace of mind was never going to be achieved. Considering the path my life took in the months and years preceding my decision to enter alcohol rehab, they were absolutely right.

So, what do I do to stop the pain in my head? That’s the question that many alcoholics face in early recovery. At 12 Palms Recovery Center, that answer can be found.

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By Doug Mead | 08-03-2012

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All across the country, there are a number of substance abuse rehab centers that have done an admirable job in trying to lead alcoholics and addicts toward a quality life in sobriety. However, how many of them actually take the proper time to understand and listen to their clients?

Many addiction treatment centers have a census of over 100 clients seeking recovery, but may only have five or six qualified counselors and therapists...

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By Doug Mead | 07-31-2012

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Oftentimes, people struggling with addiction to drugs and/or alcohol use their substance of choice as a way to cope with their lives. They literally medicate themselves so that they don’t have to deal with life situations that cause them stress.

When presented with the thought of abstaining from their drug of choice, the first thought that often comes to their minds is, “How will I cope with my life without drugs or alcohol?”

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By Doug Mead | 07-31-2012

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