Substance Use Disorders Impair Judgment Alcohol and drugs impair judgment. In the throes of addiction, people often do things under the influence of a…
Every journey, I suppose, has its starts and stops and ups and downs. Even the most successful recovery is not completely linear. There are…
Mental Agony Many people carry heavy loads of worry, fear, and anxiety. These issues interfere with emotional stability and can create other serious concerns.…
Skewed Perceptions “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence” is an oft quoted statement. It implies that where we…
When Symptoms Return Treatment for co-occurring disorders focuses on substance use and mental health issues. Relapse can mean a return of mental health symptoms…
The Beast Substance use and mental health issues often combine into a rapidly intensifying and destructive disorder. The illness is mean-spirited, intense, and appears…
What is Negative Thinking? Thoughts bombard us all day long like the steady stream of uninteresting commercial messages on AM radio. Almost all radio…
Designing Successful Recovery I am involved in several intensive outpatient programs (IOP) that provide treatment and support for those with serious or critical mental…
If You Want to Go Far There is an adage that says “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to…
Understanding Blind Spots When driving a car there is an area that you cannot see called a blind spot. This concealed part of the…
