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An Interview with Chester Williams, Promises’ Court Liaison & Transportation Coordinator

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Drug Rehab, Day 1: Greeted with Respect and Compassion When individuals come to Promises Treatment Centers, Chester Williams’ reassuring face is one of the first of many reminders that they’ve made the right choice. With more than 25 years sober and a compassionate approach tempered with real-world experience, Chester has a way of setting people …

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Ready to Blow Up? Try a More Proactive Approach to Dealing with Anger in Recovery

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People in recovery know all about anger issues. They vividly remember the constant arguments, things that set them off with the least bit of provocation, the explosive emotions and sometimes violent behavior from when they were deep into their addiction. Many thought that just going into rehab for substance abuse would magically make all that …

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Think You Have It Rough? How To Get Over The Why-Me Syndrome in Recovery

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Anyone who’s in recovery knows that things can get a little rough at times. Sometimes, it seems as though the situation is more bleak than hopeful. There’s a whole new way of life to get familiar with, schedules to make and keep, 12-step meetings to attend, trying to come back from many months or years …

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Wandering Around in a Fog: How to Start Thinking Clearly in Recovery

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If everything is a bit fuzzy now that you’re in recovery, the first thing to do is not to panic. Recall what you learned about your addiction during rehab? It will take time for your brain to get back to normal, at least to the point where you’re able to perform logical tasks, remember things …

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All or Nothing How to Avoid the Trap of Perfectionism in Recovery

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Maybe you suspect this about yourself. Maybe you know it. But when you’re in recovery, doesn’t it often seem as if you’re gripped by the same type of obsession you once displayed toward drug or alcohol seeking and use? In a way, it’s very hard to change our behaviors – even when it’s for the …

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An Interview with Patricia Womack: Residential Counselor at Promises West Los Angeles

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With 23 years in recovery, Patricia (Pat) Womack has a unique way of connecting with her clients. “I’ve been to hell and back,” she said, “so while I may not know exactly how a client is feeling, I can tell them that I’ve been there and that I understand. It’s not just something I read …

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Chances the Dog: A Symbol of Recovery and Second Chances

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From being abused as a puppy by her original owners and being attacked by other dogs to surviving a handful of car accidents and two bouts of cancer, Chances, the lovable, often scarf-clad Boxer mix you’ve likely seen around Promises Treatment Centers, has been through a lot. But Patricia Meyers, Chances’ owner and Clinical Director …

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