There are several key points that must be taken into consideration during your journey to addiction recovery, says Phil Lovin who is passionate about helping others overcome addiction and restore their lives.

If you are having a hard time committing to sobriety, Phil Lovin’s advice to you is to get a clear picture of how badly addiction is affecting your life. This can be done by keeping track of your drug use by taking note of when & how much you are using it. Next, note down the pros and cons of quitting drugs, along with the costs and benefits of continuing with drug use. Reading the downsides of addiction over and over is sure to motivate you to work harder towards your goal of achieving sobriety. Another great idea is to write down all the things which are important for you, like your family, pets, health, job, etc; and how your drug use has been affecting them all.

About Phil Lovin

Phil Lovin has worked with REAP NYC for the last 3 years as Chief Chaplin and Volunteer Coordinator. Talking about his educational background, Phil has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree in Psychology. He also has a doctorate degree in theology and in ministry (seminary). In addition to that, he has received special education in counseling as well.

He is quite passionate about helping others overcome addiction and put their lives back on track. In that order, he volunteers for a number of organizations in NYC that share the same vision. He loves to cook and go for hiking with his friends. Whenever he gets some time away from work, Phil prefers spending it exploring historical places.