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Dr. Dawn Obrecht is the only MD addiction medicine specialist on the western slope of Colorado. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and her office is in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She does consultations and referrals anywhere in the country and can be reached at 970-846-8479 or through www.docdawn.com.
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Recovery - Step ThreeFor recovery to be successful and ongoing, we need a Higher Power. Addicts who find themselves in trouble, the drugs not working any more, their lives not working so well, have gotten there by trying to do life on their own. The Ugly VictimSome take on the victim role and milk it for all it's worth, others live a life of victory over their hardships, never letting on, until you get to know them, that they have had struggles. They refuse to play the role of victim. Open Minded (h.o.w. Continued)You do not have to change your mind about everything; just attempt to hear what another person is saying, attempt to see how there could be another side, another possibility you have not yet thought of or allowed. H.o.w. We ChangeAnyone who wants to change, grow, or simply increase his or her level of emotional and spiritual health, can learn from the process healthy recovering people use. Is Overeating Complusive?Food is ubiquitous, even more so than alcohol. Pay attention to what you put in your mouth. No, changing behavior is not easy. If it were easy, everyone would do it. It is, however, worth it. Solutions to AngerSome of us have difficulty recognizing our anger; some of us find it so troublesome to acknowledge our anger that we deny it and turn it inwards on ourselves. Anger is an expression of fear and part of the solution is to allow oneself to identify and feel it. Fear is Expressed as AngerEver wonder why some people seem to be angry at really minor silly stuff? Or maybe angry for absolutely no discernable reason at all? The solution is to deal with the anger, fear, and feeling of being controlled. Addiction - Step OneDoc Dawn talks frankly with a recovering addict. Find out how addicts are able to get and stay clean. Expectations and CommunicationsExpectations... Sometimes they get us into trouble! The solution is COMMUNICATION. Is Everyone "addicted" to Something?Is everyone "addicted" to something? No, some people are addicts and they are susceptible to becoming addicted to any substance or process they use. Other people, perhaps 85% to 90% of the population, are not addicts. What's the difference?
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