So many addicts keep using drugs and/or alcohol long after they know they need to stop. In my practice I always ask why they waited so long. Repeatedly I get some version of…”I just didn’t know how to ask for help”. If you are struggling with...
Often I’m asked about the safety and wisdom of quitting drinking cold turkey by my clients. While I fully support staying away from drugs and/or alcohol if they have become a problem for you, it’s important to understand the risks involved. Just like...
Dying for a Drink, by Anderson Spickard and Barbara Thompson Alcoholism is a family disease. That is what any addiction treatment professional worth his salt will tell you. In their book, Dying for a Drink: What you and your family should know about Alcoholism,...
Cracked: Life on the Edge in a Rehab Clinic, by Dr. Drew Pinsky Even today, addiction treatment is a topic commonly discussed in hushed tones. Unfair or not, being an addicted person carries a significant stigma in modern society. Alcoholism and other addictions are...
Faith on a Sticky Note, by Mark McKinney Dying from Alcoholism is ugly business. It’s tempting to think that you get drunk, go to sleep, and never wake up. I’m afraid it’s not that pleasant! An alcoholic death is slow and painful…not...
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