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Month March 2014

The Substance Abuse Spectrum

It’s really important that we understand substance use as a spectrum.  On one side is no use at all; while on the other side is full-blown addiction.  In between the two ends are progressive stages of substance use that become… Continue Reading →

Supporting recovery doesn't mean enabling it

I was asked for my opinion on a workplace situation involving someone who abuses alcohol and his supervisor.  It turned out to be pretty clear as to what was going on and it also hammered home, for me anyway, the… Continue Reading →

A friend who asks me to drink alcohol isn't a friend

It was a busy restaurant; people paraded in and out and the wait staff hustled around the joint to get the mob satiated.  There weren’t many seats, and my friend and I accepted a table in the bar area, rather… Continue Reading →

Am I making a difference?

Our sky here in NM is covered with thick, grey clouds today.  Though the sun should already be lighting up my writing desk, I had to turn on the lights so that I can see clearly. I’m all about clarity;… Continue Reading →

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