Second, the only proven technique for treatment for chemically dependent people involves use of a spiritual program of self-change.

If a child has an older sibling involved in an addiction, there is a 90 percent chance that he or she will get involved too.

Adolescence in my growing up period was truly "Happy Days," the title of a TV show connotating the quality of this life period.

As the therapeutic relationship is established and progress occurs in problem areas, the therapist can "lead" and "push" the adolescent toward abstract reasoning skill.

Second, I use inference from technical studies and theories in order to provide practical information for therapists. Those thoughts are several steps removed from scientific validity.

If his/her siblings and parents are not treated and he/she is strong enough to continue the recovery, a sibling will take up the "druggie" role.

Drug-use is a terminal disease.

A certain group of adolescents evidence clear "druggie" behavior and attributes some time before they actually begin drug use.

Don't let some work to do it for later do it today because some time later will never come.

When I became insane, the music that calms me down…

Sometimes the state and the constitution are more enlightened than society.

I actually have a degree in music and was aware that music was a tool used in therapy. I didn't realize how far it had come since I was in college in the mid-seventies.

... there is wisdom in madness and strong probability of truth in all accusations, for people are complete, and everyone is capable of everything.

Joseph Stalin is a titan of thought. His name is to be given to an entire century.

Razo knew he was best at nothing, except maybe cramming two cherries into a single nostril.

Good food is a celebration of life.

Forgiveness doesn't make the other person right, it makes you free.

To have news value is to have a tin can tied to one's tail.