Dr. Neill Neill
My regular readers will know that I write articles on a variety of subjects in practical psychology, including alcoholism. I have a particular interest in the well-being of families of alcoholics and other addicts. I am such a family member myself.
I came across a new website today called Addiction Recovery Basics by Bill Urell, who works with people recovering from addictions. Check it out. He has good articles on chemical dependency, 12-step, and the depression that so often accompanies substance-abuse and recovery.
I expect that over time our writings will complement each other.
On a personal note, there are a few parallels between us, although I may be a bit longer in the tooth than Bill. Just before Christmas I was honored with a cake for 30 years of sobriety at the alcohol and drug treatment center where I am the consulting psychologist.
Bill says he bought a convertible. I bought a motorcycle last year. (Is this a male thing or a stage-of-life thing?)
Anyway Bill, congratulations on your new internet venture!
Neill
Psychologist Dr. Neill Neill maintains an active psychology and life-coaching practice on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. He focuses on self growth, healthy relationships and life enhancement after addictions. He is the author of Living with a Functioning Alcoholic – A Woman’s Survival Guide. Get on his list for notification that he has posted a new article and receive his free report, "Addiction and Codependency Simplified."
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I’m in Vicksburg, Mississippi, At a noon meeting, the term ‘blackout’ was mentioned. Everyone at the meeting had different operational definitions as to what ‘blackouts’ are. Searching Online, I’ve found NUMEROUS Web Sites which relate to just what an ‘alcoholic blackout’ is.
I’m cyber-retarded and don’t know how to hookup my new printer.
I have a MS degree in Psychology. Also,I’m a provisionally certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Also, I’m an alcoholic.