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About three (3) weeks ago, I found myself sitting in my office feeling like a puddle of stagnant water. My arm hair was starting to look like moss; I realized that perhaps I was fading into the monotony of a… Continue Reading →
It was late on a Saturday night; maybe two or three in the morning when I awoke to the sound of toes tipping across my carpet. I was twelve and scared to death. Still, I listened to the shuffling going… Continue Reading →
In advance of the theatrical release of Heaven is for Real, I wanted to read the book (as is my norm). I went into it with no preconceptions and I took to reading it both from an entertainment and from… Continue Reading →
A book reviewer from South Africa read Journey to Aztlan and said “So What?” Well, in response to his question, he needs to be shown: That’s what! Even though that reviewer didn’t like Journey to Aztlan, a lot of people… Continue Reading →
I was talking with someone the other day about a seventeen (17) year old girl who was using crystal meth. “Her mom and grandpa are on top of her about it, but she just won’t stop,” said the person. I… Continue Reading →
I wanted to share some praise I’ve received for Journey to Aztlan. As a writer, it’s quite fulfilling to receive these types of comments. If you haven’t read it yet, do yourself a favor and read Journey to Aztlan. It… Continue Reading →
The cartoon dude holding his sign is my alter ego. His name is Sam and I’ve been drawing him since I was a kid. Today, his sign is telling me to “empty my cup.” And, really, it’s sound advice. He… Continue Reading →
One of the frustrating things about working with substance abuse is a scenario that appears to repeat itself. There might be different people filling the necessary roles, but certain themes present themselves over and over again. For example, there’s usually… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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