Andrew Bevan - Voluntary MentorJan 24, 20235 minOvercoming Fear and AddictionWhen I tell people that I've been sober for more than 20 years, they usually offer congratulations with a comment such as “we admire your...
Andrew Bevan - Voluntary MentorDec 20, 20224 minThe Ideal of AbstinenceAlcohol treatment practitioners have different views on abstinence. Some take the approach that it’s possible to have a goal of...
Andrew Bevan - Voluntary MentorNov 16, 20224 minGrief and AddictionIn 1969, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross described the five stages of grief. In my experience, these also characterise aspects of confronting...
Andrew Bevan - Voluntary MentorOct 18, 20225 minThe Quest for PeaceAll of us, presumably, would like to be at peace. Most alcoholics and drug users are restless. They can’t sit still. They’re not...