A warm welcome to you. 

Who am I? My name is Bill Urell, I have been in continuous recovery for 16 years, and work as an addictions therapist at a leading residential treatment center. Currently, I specialize in working with the unique problems of older adults who have chemical dependency. I have written a book called "The Addiction Recovery Help Guide" and authored over 70 articles on various topics concerning addiction recovery. 

The inspiration for this site comes from my daily work. I am privledged to work on a daily basis with people working for recovery. I find great satisfaction in sharing recovery information and help. 

One thing that I have learned is that the best way to present complex information is to break it down into simple and easily understood information. I have been told I am pretty good at that. I have a passion for recovery.

All this is the result of a midlife crisis where I switched careers, bought a convertible and moved South. After a somewhat misspent youth, and working at a high pressure job I came to dislike intensely, I got this idea that I wanted to make a positive contribution to the world. Not to become rich or famous and build my ego, but more for personal satisfaction.

I hit a brick wall or glass ceiling in recovery and started asking myself "Is this all there is?" I wasn't happy, in fact I was in a crisis as big as the one that got me in treatment years ago, just different issues.. I came to realize I had been abstinent for years, but had neglected my personal growth in recovery. 

I asked myself when I am in the casket 6 feet deep and family and friends are gathered around, how do I want to be remembered? What will they engrave on the tombstone. I don't want to be spinning in the grave for all eternity. Kind of kidding there, but not really. I realized what was really important was not what I owned, (and it was never much), but it was more who I am, and who, if anyone, I had touched in a positive way. 

I love the internet and computers, own about 45 websites, an authority blog site, Addiction Recovery Basics as well as The Recovery Club, and my hobby is internet marketing. My efforts in that area will fund my retirement where can spend even more time on Florida's beautiful beaches basking in the sun and listening to the surf.

Enough about me. I'd love to hear from you with any ideas, suggestions for content, or questions. You can reach me at billurell@therecoveryclub.com or admin@AddictionRecoveryBasics.com

Thank You and Safe Sobriety

Bill Urell

MA Addictions Counseling, CAAP-II

"You usually find whatever it is you are looking for"

Live Well!!!