Dream Journal

Character Flaws and Mistakes – August Dream Journal 2013

April 6, 2020 / Alcohol, Dream Journal, Drug Testing, Inpatient, Marijuana, Mindfulness, Outer Banks, Public Health, Recreation, Research/Trends/Statistics, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

VOLUME VIII / AUG 2013 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. On August 1, 2013, Illinois governor Pat Quinn signed a bill legalizing the approved use of “medical” marijuana. This unfortunate news will likely worsen highway safety, increase substance abuse treatment demand, increase workplace costs as productivity decreases, and threaten community safety near the new dispensaries. It is due to the implications of this bill that I feel so strongly about my project, The Parents Academy. …

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Make Direct Amends – September Dream Journal 2013

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Dream Journal, Ecstasy/Molly/Club Drugs, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Recreation, Research/Trends/Statistics, Sleep Hygiene, Synthetic Drugs

VOLUME IX / SEP 2013 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. As we move forward on our path to recovery, I wanted to highlight the Ninth Step with The Ninth Step Promises from Alcoholics Anonymous 3rd ed., pg 83-84 We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace. …

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Serenity and Peace – November Dream Journal 2013

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Dream Journal, Holistic Care and Treatment, Inpatient, Medical Consequences, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Outer Banks, Research/Trends/Statistics, Tobacco/Nicotine

VOLUME XI / NOV 2013 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. In this season of the year most of us begin reflecting on who and what is really important to us in our lives. It is wise to reflect on the experiences we have had and our own development and awareness of who and what we are. This month’s Dream Journal focuses on Spiritual Awareness. How do we come into our awareness? Do we use prayer …

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Spiritual Awakening – December Dream Journal 2013

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Alcohol, Dream Journal, Inpatient, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Outer Banks, Research/Trends/Statistics, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

VOLUME XII / DEC 2013 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. This is a WONDERFUL time of the year. It is a time to celebrate all the great things we are blessed to be a part of and reflect back on valuable and important lessons we learned the hard way. It is a time to give thanks for the ability to live in gratitude “one day at a time” while setting goals for our future. In …

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The First Promise – January Dream Journal 2014

April 6, 2020 / Cocaine, Dream Journal, Medical Consequences, Public Health, Research/Trends/Statistics, Tobacco/Nicotine

VOLUME XIII / JAN 2014 NOTE FROM DR. B. As the New Year begins, we transition from our monthly focus on the Twelve Steps of AA to this year’s theme: The Twelve Promises. These promises are the payback of the AA program; these are the gifts that are guaranteed to the individual who works diligently on their recovery process. January is a time when we naturally begin making promises and resolutions for ourselves. We have finished reflecting on the previous year and we are now ready to use our past experiences to project new goals with the hopes of new …

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Do Not Regret the Past – February Dream Journal 2014

April 6, 2020 / Dream Journal, Holistic Care and Treatment, Intensive Outpatient, Marijuana, Research/Trends/Statistics, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

VOLUME XIV / FEB 2014 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. As we profess our love for others this month, let us remember to show love for ourselves. The second promise teaches us how to accept our past and current self in order to move forward and continue to grow. Take a moment to reflect on some events in your life that are difficult to accept, and keep those feelings in mind as we process this …

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Comprehend Serenity and Know Peace – March Dream Journal 2014

April 6, 2020 / Dream Journal, Mindfulness, Research/Trends/Statistics

VOLUME XIII / MAR 2014 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. Finding Serenity can be difficult amidst a world of distractions and external circumstances that are not in our control (like a lingering, icy winter for example). Make time this month to seek out peace in your life, and follow us as we discuss the Third Promis I would also like to take this time to highlight our next Quarterly Training Event, sponsored by Caron Treatment …

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We Will Know Peace – April Dream Journal 2014

April 7, 2020 / Dream Journal, Research/Trends/Statistics, Substance Abuse in Military Life, Tobacco/Nicotine, Young Adults/Teens/College-Aged

VOLUME XIV / APR 2014 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. With the recent arrival of warmer weather, comes a sense of renewal and peace. Find out what peace means to you this month, and discover ways to sustain that feeling within yourself. I have included below a recent article written about my most recent Parents Academy lecture. Informing parents on how to guide their children through young adulthood is a project of mine that is …

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Uselessness and Self-Pity Will Disappear – June Dream Journal 2014

April 7, 2020 / Dream Journal, Heroin and Opioids, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Public Health, Recreation, Research/Trends/Statistics

Dream Journal VOLUME XVIII / JUNE 2014 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. Note From Dr B. In accordance with this month’s theme of positive productivity and improving self-esteem, take a moment to reflect on your thoughts and and beliefs. Think about any situations that may be troubling you and see if there is a way to address that issue. Notice the self-talk: Is it negative? Is it rational or irrational? Bringing attention to your inner dialogue and making an …

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Self-seeking Will Slip Away – August Dream Journal 2014

April 6, 2020 / 12 Steps, Alcohol, Chicago, Dream Journal, Holistic Care and Treatment, Inpatient, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Outer Banks, Recreation, Research/Trends/Statistics

VOLUME XX / AUG 2014 Two Dreams is a wellness program led by Andrea G. Barthwell, MD, FASAM that provides individualized care for those who dream of recovering a healthy lifestyle. NOTE FROM DR. B. As summer is coming to a close, the school year is beginning, and schedules are quickly filling up with new responsibilities, take a moment to consider how you can be generous this month. Two Dreams is partnering with Caron Treatment Centers for a wonderful series of CEU training and catered networking luncheons, and we are pleased to announce that our next networking event is taking …

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