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City of Santa Fe policies enable drug trafficking. here’s a solution…

My counseling license was set to expire at the end of September. Really, a big part of me wanted to let it lapse. Over the last several years, I have seen, firsthand, the destruction of humanity as a result of… Continue Reading →

Is there hope for addicts? YES!

In my role as a treatment provider, the most common situation I face isn’t about any particular drug, it’s about hope. There are times when confronting an addiction seems absolutely hopeless. We watch as either we or our loved ones… Continue Reading →

Is Psilocybin a cure for opioid use disorder?

Over the years, I’ve spent so much time with people struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD) that I almost believed that opioids were the only drugs of abuse. Obviously, opioids aren’t the only drugs of abuse. But I have seen… Continue Reading →

Aren’t lots of things not a crime?

City of Santa Fe officials recently reminded its residents that homelessness isn’t a crime. Their reminder got me to thinking: What things ALSO aren’t crimes? Is walking outside a crime? Not unless you’re on house arrest, then it might be…. Continue Reading →

At least computers can’t lie

I spend a lot of time dealing with technology related issues. I also spend a lot of time dealing with human related issues. With all the time I spend with both sets of issues, I can say that computer issues… Continue Reading →

My walk through a decaying park

This morning, I walked through a deserted and decaying park. Hearing the emptiness enveloped me in sadness. I hoped to clear my head and find some perspective regarding recent events in Santa Fe. But no, I didn’t find perspective. The… Continue Reading →

I try to fight the good fight

Lately, I’ve been having to remind myself that life, in general, isn’t about outcome. Really, it’s about “fighting the good fight” regardless of how that fight makes a person feel. For me, talking with people about Addiction and substance abuse… Continue Reading →

Study links high drug death rate to fentanyl/meth use

The New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee recently published a study that presented two (2) key findings: 1) That drug and alcohol related deaths were at an all-time high in 2020; and, 2) That access to treatment resources has tripled in… Continue Reading →

Research shows Life skills training aids recovery, also, water is wet

I try to keep abreast of research within the substance abuse treatment field. it’s important that I keep on top of the latest and greatest evidence. But sometimes, the research is kind of dumb. The methods may be sound and… Continue Reading →

research shows exercise reduces anxiety

As a substance abuse counselor, I try to stay on top of research. Especially when it covers trigger/anxiety management. Usually, triggers and anxiety are like peas and carrots and are almost always found together. In my experience, if we can… Continue Reading →

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