Really Big Questions
A fellow named Mike Gazzaniga recently remarked that he and other cognitive neuro-scientists have pressed themselves to ask really big questions of…
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Are Addicts in Recovery Receiving Adequate Pain Management?
With the recent deaths of Corey Haim, Brittany Murphy, and Michael Jackson, most psychotherapists and physicians, who may not necessarily work in…
Does Malibu Rehab Work?
Although I am not necessarily an expert in this area, I have worked at several Malibu Rehabs for the last four years…
Does Entitlement Contribute to Addiction in Childhood Actors?
My goal this week was to get away from the topic of Celebrity addiction, but, of course, you couldn’t turn on the…
Addiction Treatment Around The World
I was so pleased to see Stephanie Muller’s article in February’s Counselor on what is happening beyond our North American shores. The…
Is watching the Academy Awards an Addiction?
As I watched the Academy Awards last night, I couldn’t help but wonder is this an addiction? Every year we have an…
Pot Smoking Baby Boomers on the Rise
So why is it baby boomers can’t just say NO to pot smoking? Maybe it is because they are part of the me generation. …
Can Addicts and Alcoholics Benefit From Body Psychotherapy
I spent the last four days at a workshop centered around getting in touch with the sensations of the body to work…
Are Media Psychotherapists Narcissistic?
I have noticed, as it is getting closer to my appearance on Celebrity Rehab 3’s VH1 Vlog, I am feeling excited and…
New Rules Define Implementation of Mental Health and Addiction Parity
It’s been a very long road, but the addiction and mental health fields have cleared another hurdle with the recent release of…