“You have chosen to exist, and more than just exist-- you've been chosen to share in the Universal consciousness.” — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“By changing how you perceive things and how you act upon those perceptions, you will change your life.” — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“There is no cell culture for depression. You can't see it on a bone scan or an x-ray. Not everyone with depression… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Whatever you now do, whatever you now believe, whatever your current circumstances may be, you are perfectly equipped and fully capable of… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“I spent the rest of that day and most of the night thinking about all the hundreds of people I had met… — Pax Prentiss Copy Share Image
“I began asking myself just what my high was about. What did I do when I was high that I didn't do… — Pax Prentiss Copy Share Image
“The treatment must fit the malady and the malady is not alcoholism or addiction, or addictive drugs and alcohol. Once the correct… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“It takes a strong person to stand up to his or her fate and overcome the obstacles that stand in the way… — Pax Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Believe that is cure is possible for you. Discover and heal the underlying causes with a holistic recovery program. Adopt a philosophy… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Treatment for dependency at substance abuse treatment centers must change if alcoholism and addiction are to be overcome in our society.” — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Depression can be due to a low endocrine function, nutritional deficiencies, blood sugar problems, food allergies, or systemic yeast infection. Depression can… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“People who are dependent are merely using alcohol as a crutch to get through the day. Yet doctors and scientists are still… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“...there is a saying used in twelve-step programs and in most treatment centers that "Relapse is part of recovery." It's another dangerous… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“If I were to create a word that more accurately describes alcoholism and addiction, I would say it was dependencyism. Sounds silly,… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“If you have experienced recurring situations in your life that are unpleasant, know that there is something you are supposed to be… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Take a few minutes now and see your current circumstances- your physical condition, your emotional condition, your possessions, your financial condition, where… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“If those underlying conditions aren't treated, the return of those symptoms may cause us so much discomfort that we'll go back to… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“In 1935, when there were no other programs, the founders of AA, Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Smith, stepped up to the… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“A patient complains of feeling nervous or fearful. These feelings and behaviors suggest that the patient has an anxiety disorder, and the… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“AA purports to be open to anyone, as it is stated in Tradition Tree, "The only requirement for AA membership is a… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“A diminished self-image causes us to slouch, to avoid looking others in the eye, to be unassertive, to be indecisive. On the… — Wu Wei Copy Share Image
“The world actually is a mirror, and as you change, you will see everything around you changing as well as mirroring your… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“If who you are and what you have is what you want, that's perfect. Keep doing what you've been doing and you'll… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“We know that you don't want to be a drunk and you don't want to be hooked on addictive drugs. You do… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“What we call coincidences, accidental and remarkable events occurring at the same time, are actually circumstances and events that have come into… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Your perception of the world and the way you see yourself in it has created within your mind a concept, a philosophy,… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“The totally alive, totally conscious, and totally aware Universe takes care of itself completely. It is totally self-reliant and totally self- sufficient.… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“We wouldn't have much need of a war if people stopped using drugs. It's like taking up a fight against the use… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Staying sober is easy once you have been successful in healing the underlying conditions that were responsible for your dependency in the… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“It is ethanol that everyone is after when they drink alcoholic beverages. That is what gives us the euphoric feeling, and that… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“The world is actually a mirror, and as you change, you will see everything around you changing as well, mirroring your changes.” — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Only discovering and healing the root causes of each individual's dependency puts an end to dependency. One-on-one sessions are key because the… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Alcohol is the drug ethanol. They are one and the same. Alcohol is also called ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol. It is… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“What we call coincidences, accidental and remarkable events occurring at the same time, are actually circumstances and events that have come into… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“When a problem or a difficult situation arises, say to yourself, as if you already believe it: "This is for my benefit.” — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“Negative emotions, like depression or anxiety, have been shown to affect our immune system. Stress impedes wound healing.” — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
“When you change the way you see and interpret events, suddenly everything will be different for you. Everything will make sense.” — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
To give up power to change for the better is inherently distasteful to everyone, and to force people to affirm that they… — Chris Prentiss Copy Share Image
