Resources For
Drug Sniffing Parents
…actually more of an issue now than in the 80’s, because of the presence of super-powerful opioids like fentanyl or carfentanil, and the growing risk of unintended overdose.
Topics: adolescent addiction, cannabis, prescription medications
The Medicine They Don’t Take…
But given the experience in other fields of healthcare, a return to the old lifestyle, however destructive, may be little more than human nature.
Topics: maintaining sobriety, outcomes, relapse
Chill Breathing
I felt better and according to science, made better decisions if I took a few moments to calm myself.
Topics: anxiety, decision making, tools for recovery
Political Cover
Politicians are often accused of flip-flopping, but they may see themselves as representing the will of the voters.
Topics: advocacy, research, stigma
My Life in Recovery
They soon realize they need to learn how to stay sober, while also repairing relationships, restoring health, and picking up the pieces of a career.
Topics: book plug, tools for recovery
Don’t Forget Denial
It seems to me that it’s entirely possible for one person to be lying, ambivalent, and in denial at the same time.
Topics: counseling skills, defense mechanisms, resistance manipulation ambivalence
A Little Politicking
Don’t forget that relatively few Americans vote in local elections. That may be a disgrace, but it also means that advocacy by a committed few can have the greatest impact.
Topics: advocacy
“S/he Did it AGAIN?” Repeat DUI Offenders
A criminal defense attorney complained to me that his clients didn’t begin to take things seriously until the second or even third offense.
Topics: consequences, DUI/DWI, program development