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Without any doubt, Northern New Mexico owns the worst reputation for drug-related issues, as Rio Arriba County owns the state’s highest drug related death rate. Epidemiological data shows that we, as a community, MUST do something to try and get… Continue Reading →
There seems to be a common perception that there’s reason to argue about “nature vs. nurture.” There isn’t. Neither genetics nor environment play a bigger role in human development. The reality that modern research is presenting is that the argument… Continue Reading →
I have no doubt that the story of opiate addiction in Northern New Mexico is a ghost story. The ghosts of our ancestors and the ghosts of lost land haunt the region and cast shadows that I believe we either… Continue Reading →
I am not a good storyteller. Although I do my best, it’s not easy for me to weave words into a set of beginnings, middles, and ends that envelop and transform readers. The problem with my limited capability is that… Continue Reading →
If you purchase, read, and most importantly, USE 49 Tips and Insights for Understanding Addiction (you can buy it here), you are taking a positive step towards understanding Substance Abuse & Addiction. While there is no magic bullet that can… Continue Reading →
The idea that someone has to hit rock bottom before he or she will make a change is a misperception. This misperception leads many to people washing their hands of those who struggle with substance abuse challenges. According to freedictionary.com,… Continue Reading →
A while back, I was in a meeting with a group of program managers in a typical conference room that was outfitted with the stock table, chairs, and conference phone. I don’t recall the topic of the meeting. I do,… Continue Reading →
Dear resident of Santa Fe, NM: Among the many unexpected outcomes of my employment with the City of Santa Fe is the level of contempt I’ve faced. People who I considered “friends” have turned into enemies. They approach me, both… Continue Reading →
If your child is between 12-18 years old, then, as a School Drug and Alcohol Counselor, I have some news for you: Your teen will probably be exposed to drugs and/or alcohol in the near future, if they haven’t already… Continue Reading →
Among the most common questions this time of year is, “Are you going to Zozobra?” Usually, the average person in Santa Fe responds with. “Of course!” This year, however, fear has led several people to respond by saying, “No, it’s… Continue Reading →
