Our society is fertile soil for addiction. Addiction is about instant gratification, and instant gratification is the mantra our society lives by today. How many hours do children spend on the internet, giving them access to anything? They are learning things earlier–and learning how to find things earlier—thanks to the technology we have become attached […]
July 25, 2020
Clean. It might sound silly, but focusing on minute details with a clear objective in mind (a clean stove) does wonders for our brain. Call someone (who relieves stress/not someone who adds to stress), and let them do the talking. You can even say “distract me.” (I think it’s helpful to tell a few people […]
July 1, 2020
Thanks to the ongoing efforts of medical doctors, mental health professionals, drug treatment counselors and many more people across our society, we are all moving towards a brighter future of comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment. Working with a huge number of clients from all walks of life over the years, I’ve come to realize […]
December 19, 2018
The holiday season is in full swing, and many of even the strictest dieters have thrown caution to the wind. We’ll pull ourselves together and begin eating responsibly again after January 1, but until then there’s no harm in eating whatever we want… right? Unfortunately, this may not be the case. Studies have shown that […]
December 23, 2016
The holiday season is in full swing, and many of even the strictest dieters have thrown caution to the wind. We’ll pull ourselves together and begin eating responsibly again after January 1, but until then there’s no harm in eating whatever we want… right? Unfortunately, this may not be the case. Studies have shown that […]
