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How many times have you driven to a destination and realized upon arrival that you don’t recall most of the sights along the way? Jon, a patient of mine, was experiencing difficulty connecting to ...
Diacetylmorphine abuse has been widely discussed in literary forms, as well as in song. In the December 2014 issue of Counselor, the connection between musicians and this highly addictive substance was explored. In part two ...
In my previous article, I discussed common financial problems among clients with behavioral health (BH) disorders as well as causes and effects of these. I stated that recovery may involve physical, psychological, social, family, spiritual, ...
John Lee, author of The Flying Boy: Healing the Wounded Man and The Half-Lived Life, explores another issue that pertains particularly to men: their relationships with their mothers. In his newest book, Breaking the Mother-Son Dynamic, Lee teaches ...
Dear Dr. Toni: I read your column at the home of a friend who works in the addiction field. I have never written to an advice columnist before. I graduated from an Ivy League ...
During this past year I attended several state summer schools and conferences on behavioral health, mental health, and alcohol and drug addiction. In most cases I attended as a speaker and enjoyed meeting the many ...
This is the final column on motivation. The first two addressed levels of client motivation to change, factors impacting on motivation, and strategies for clients to address motivation issues. This column discusses evidenced-based motivational approaches ...
Unrestrained anger takes a high toll on our health and well-being. My experience leads me to believe that alcoholics and addicts are particularly prone to angry outbursts. Caught in the throes of addiction, ...
It’s hard to believe, but conference time is fast approaching. Scheduled October 3 to October 6, 2013, this year’s conference will convene in the beautifully restored historic public market building situated in the heart of ...
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