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I wanted to provide a graphical depiction of “SMART: goals because goals, whether in subtance abuse treatment or just in life, are critical components of becoming successful at anything. As a reminder SMART goals are: Specific Measurable: There should be… Continue Reading →
Winter and spring have been fighting for control of the weather in Northern New Mexico for the last three (3) weeks. Strong, cold winds counterpunch a jabbing warm sun. Clouds blanket blue skies with thick dense clouds that darken spring’s… Continue Reading →
There are certain days in which I actually feel myself resonating with the Earth’s good juju. I’m neither a rich man nor am I anything other than another average person making his way through time and space. Yet, my life… Continue Reading →
I attended a clinic about alchohl withdrawal and had my eyes opened to the complexities involved. From personal experience, I knew that alcohol withdrawal was dangerous, but there’s a lot more to it than I realized. The slides are here:Alcohol… Continue Reading →
I realize that most people revel in their ignorance. I’ve heard that it is bliss, after all. I also get that people would prefer to sleepwalk through their lives, unaware of even the demons haunting their own souls. But, I… Continue Reading →
I’ve taught the diagram above in several different contexts. It illustrates the process of either developing or full-blown Addiction. The six steps are consistent with what I consider as the foundational “Three C’s of Addiction”: Control, Consequence, and Compulsion. The… Continue Reading →
I think this is interesting info; at least it’s a basis for discussion about alcohol addiction…let me know any and all thoughts…
Relationships are key to mental health. If our relationships are strong, then we more than likely will be healthy. If, however, our relationships aren’t strong (or worse), then there’s a strong likelihood that not only will our mental health be… Continue Reading →
I started this post intent on writing about Depression’s insidious manner of taking hold an unfortunate soul. The post was gonna be about me and my own long-standing relationship with that dark force that shrouds us into thinking we need… Continue Reading →
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