"I've Been Clean Since 1973!"

“I’ve been clean since 1973 said Jane R. Furtner, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, CPS, ICADC, CCDP-D, CCS so remaining sober can be done”

How to Achieve Sobriety

Sobriety is a journey and there are many who have achieved a long period of sobriety. Basically they have learned to face all challenges by seeking out the right types of help and support.  As the months and years in sobriety accumulate, dealing with life becomes a lot easier. It is important to realize,  thoughts, situations, or smells can trigger your desires to return to a love of a substance or actions, but you have to remember your "why" and the "promises" you told yourself and others in order to reject the calling. Plus speak with someone to process your inner core frustrations, disappointments, or angers to help you get back in a peaceful place. Take time to mediate on how you can please your creator (God) by rejecting the call of your addictions. Today let go of any fears of going back to your old ways and focus on the fun of life is to be found in the journey of remaining clean forever. (Written by Nancia Leath after speaking with Jane, R. Furthner, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, CPS, ICADC, CCDP-D, CC)

Jane has been working as a counselor and therapist for the past 20 years in substance abuse, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, and the interaction of the two presenting problems. She has organized and directed programs for extended care after inpatient treatment in supportive community environments. She has also participated in authoring studies of the roles of various positions in the treatment field, as well as developing standards and testing for professionals in the field of addiction counseling and prevention specialists. Currently Jane has a private practice as well as serving as President and Administrator of the ADACBGA (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia, Inc.), Delegate to IC&RC (International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium) for the Georgia Board, She has presented several professional workshops and has offered practicum placements for masters level students in Psychology, Community Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia, Inc. (ADACBGA) is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit body that protects the public by establishing standards and facilitating reciprocity for the credentialing of addiction-related professionals. ADACBGA is a proud member of IC&RC, the largest organization of its kind, representing more than 40,000 professionals worldwide.