David Carroll

Economics, Addiction and Our Future

I truly believe that the most pervasive and, greatest problem we have as a society is “Drugs”. That hasn’t changed, and it’s not getting very much attention and certainly not anywhere near the attention it should be getting. If ever properly addressed, it might even become a big part of the solution for our problematic economy. How easily do we loose our focus when finances are scarce or our... (posted by David 81 days 9 hours ago.)

Campaign Finance Reform... or Revolution?

...or Eradicating the Rats from Our Congress! When I was a little boy, we lived in rural Missouri, about 30 miles outside of St. Louis. We lived there until I was nine years old. We lived in a small town, but the world was, for me, a very big place filled with wonders and bulging at the seams, with hope and possibility. In spite of the veiled threat of nuclear war between the Soviets and Americans our... (posted by David 2 years 35 days ago.)

C Street: The Family

Described as a Church or Christian Fellowship House, this place on "C Street" in Washington D.C. also serves as a residence for numerous members of Congress. The members of this organization tagged as "The Family" regard it as Refuge; a place to be able to, be their self, and get relief from the aggressive agendas of Washington, D.C. Evidently having been in existence for quite some time, outside of public knowledge, Secrecy seems to... (posted by David 2 years 310 days ago.)

The Defeat of Prop 5: California

The defeat of Proposition 5, in California, was a major blow to the entire area of Drug Addiction Rehabilitation. Whether they know it or not it was also a disastrous outcome for the people of California. It was nothing more than a rude awakening to the destructive power of a Union gone astray from the Society it serves. The California Correctional Peace Officers Association (Union) in California is the largest... (posted by David 3 years 179 days ago.)

I Had a Dream

You know, I'm really nobody. But, I think I'm a lot like all the other nobody's who make up the greatest nation on Earth. I often wonder if other people are thinking and feeling, what I'm thinking and feeling, at a given time. Right now, I'm not working and don't see anything coming up, anytime soon in my chosen career. What that career is, is really irrelevant because the unemployment statistics say, a whole lot of other people have to be... (posted by David 3 years 191 days ago.)

The Counselor: Their Addiction Recovery

A very large percentage of the Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors in our country are also Recovering Addicts. This especially pertains to those certified by agencies created specifically to improve the qualifications of those working in a previously hugely unregulated field. This certification became necessary, as so many Addicts inspired by the 12 Step Concept, want to "give back" what they have acquired that... (posted by David 3 years 216 days ago.)