This article explores in greater detail one of the philosophical cores of my work in the substance use disorders (SUDs) and addiction field; specifically, the desire for enjoyment and relief through alcohol and drugs is ...
In my previous article, I discussed issues affecting emotional health and well-being affecting clients with behavioral health (BH) disorders and their families. This follow-up article discusses BH treatments that focus on emotional or mood problems, ...
For the past thirty-two years, the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) has been the voice for children and families impacted by the addiction of a loved one. Our mission is to eliminate the ...
In many ways, it really does “take a village”—a phrase some therapists call the “Barbara Streisand Effect”—meaning we need other people in our lives to love, support, and nurture us. Barbara Streisand nailed it ...
Happy belated New Year! As we move into the New Year there are many exciting events planned for Counselor magazine. First, however, I would like to thank the many contributors for their articles—especially our regular ...
Rodney King never wanted to become a celebrity, yet reluctantly and regrettably found himself in the glaring spotlight, a victim of police brutality and his own reckless behavior. Adding to this vortex of unbelievable circumstances ...
It is a new year full of so many possibilities. What is it about resolutions that make us not want to keep them? What if we focused on what state of consciousness we would like ...
We live in a country that respects and encourages freedom of thought; we share ideas and disagree (hopefully) without being disagreeable. Since my article in October of last year, I’ve received some complimentary emails concerning ...
My purpose in writing this article is twofold. Firstly, I would like to bring attention to this important time of a young person’s life. An analysis and review of the addiction literature and numerous interactions ...
The new co-occurring disorder professional (CCDP) certificate announced by CCBAC in California this week prompted me to consider unique ethical issues that might be raised in working with this population. In fact, CCBAC has developed ...
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