Step one. "Admitted we powerless over alcohol and our lives had become unmanageable". These words occur to me today; not about alcohol, but about the many curve balls life has hurled my way since I last blogged. Like many Americans, I honestly believed the dream of prosperity would never end. Read More...
Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, and Meditation
August 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The new addictions course available on-line at PAHA is "Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, and Meditation". This is an 6-hour course that is available at our on-line training center anytime at http://substanceabusecounselortraining.com which covers the topic of Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, and Meditation Read More...
Oh, Say can you see?
May 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Second cup of dopamine. The fog is nearly dispersed from a head that woke throbbing. Note to self: No milk at night. To my dairy loving, albeit lactose intolerant system, it makes for bizarre dreams and impacted sinuses. Sleep apnea; hence the aching head. Oxygen: Don’t leave home without it. I Read More...
Health vs. Disease: the medical consequences of substance use
May 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Substances of abuse are directly related to profound long term and short term medical consequences. Competent, caring and knowledgeable treatment of substance use disorders can greatly improve overall health of individuals and communities. Substance use screenings and treatment should be part and Read More...
Gratitude
November 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Well, 2009 is winding down as one for the books. Found love; lost work. Love has saved me; work was eventually going to kill me. Due to being out of work, it looks like we might lose some material possessions that have been good to us, but which have been also been causing great emotional Read More...
