02 Sept 2024
We can't change the path we're on without taking corrective measures. It doesn't matter how many meetings we attend, how many books we read, or how much advice we receive—if we don't take action and make real changes in our lives, we can not expect different results. Recovery isn't just about gathering information or seeking support. It's about making a commitment to ourselves, taking the necessary steps, and following through. Cause and effect are fundamental rules. If we want different outcomes, we must be willing to put in the work and make different choices.
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About Lester Morse
Lester Morse is a neurolinguistic programmer, recovery mentor and coach. With over 30 years of lived experience of addiction and recovery he has supported individuals and families affected by addiction. His career includes frontline outreach, managing homeless and sober living houses as well as working within the criminal justice system. In 2008 he opened residential rehab East Coast Recovery, where he developed the successful Altered Attitudes treatment programme. He now leads Rehabs UK, a trusted independent treatment connector that helps families access addiction treatment and support.