Pasadena Recovery Center Addiction Specialist, George “Butch” Warner, who works four days a week at PRC as a psychotherapist and group facilitator, doubles as a writer on a wide-range of topics for many local newspapers. His boundless knowledge, openness, and vast experience make him a must-read columnist as well as a well-liked and much appreciated PRC staffer. Residents rave about Butch’s ability to connect with them one-on-one and find his methods life changing.
The below represent a sampling of Butch’s articles over the years:
“Got a new drug?” (March 1, 2012) – humans have been finding ways to chemically alter their consciousness since the beginning of time and here Butch explores some newer drugs like Bath Salts, Opana, Suboxone, GHB, Ketamine, and Spice.
“The Magic of music” (May 6, 2010) – takes a comprehensive look at the rhyme, rhythm and love of the universal language and evidences that Butch’s expertise goes beyond addiction.
“How my addiction saved my life” (July 23, 2009) – looks at potentially good addictions, like running. “As far as the brain is concerned, a reward is a reward, whether it comes from a chemical or an event.”
“Bad Medicine” (November 26, 2008) – takes on Big Pharma, which wants to put as many drugs in as many households as possible, whether they’re needed or not.
“Cellies, survivors and knuckleheads” (April 17, 2008) – a must-read autobiographical piece about his road to recovery after doing a stint in jail for “crimes associated with addiction to Xanax and speed”. Butch recalls, “I made many mistakes, but one of the things I did right was join a 12-step support group immediately after my release.”
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