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These articles are written to be a resource for families, as well as other professionals in behavior health.
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A Joyful Weekend Adventure In LA
From the Tennessee Werewolves, Soul Cycle, Mel's Diner, The Sunset Marquis to visiting The Villa at Seasons and celebrating Miriam's House my days in LA were filled with joy. Everyone knows when I grow old, I will live in the Sunset Marquis as it holds a special place...
There Are No Hidden Meanings – A Tribute To Dr. Glenn Oscar Haworth
On 9/8/2022 the world lost an icon in Queen Elizabeth at age 96. Much will be written about her grace and her living legacy and man will be glued to TV sets to watch the pomp and circumstance of her burial. Such is life. On a smaller scale each one of us experiences...
Adderall Use, Abuse, & FAQs
We get a lot of phone calls from people asking about Adderall and the negative impact they’ve seen on their children or loved ones. In particular, we see issues arise when Adderall is used in combination with other drugs. It is well known that stimulant medications...
The More We Learn About Marijuana
With marijuana use at an all-time high for young adults and late teens, as indicated in a recent study, people are wondering what the implications of marijuana use are. Maks Ezrin, head of Youth Prevention Mentors, recounts “As a...
How Is Narcan Used In Opioid Overdoses?
In the event of an overdose, Narcan can be a life-saving drug. It is used to reverse the effects of opioids and help restore breathing. Let's look at how Narcan works in those situations. Opioid Antagonist Narcan is an opioid antagonist, which means it works against...
Can You Remove Yourself From the Center of the Story?
I particularly like the writing of Leo Babauta as he gets to the heart of the matter. In his article, Mental Badassery: Becoming Aware of the Stories We Tell Ourselves, Leo points out eloquently that we as we go about our day, we the tell...
Unhooking the Narrative
Along with learning how to do something different, seeing the world in new and different ways, we have to work on helping our clients UNHOOK the Narratives which have colored their lives in a kaleidoscope of fear and sorrow. A great deal...
Can You Ride a Bicycle Backwards?
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to work with Joe Waggener. He is both a lawyer and an interventionist. I have always been grateful to him for introducing me to the YouTube Video Riding a Bicycle Backwards. It...
Teens and Porn: What To Do (And Not To Do)
Let’s take a look at an always controversial topic: Teens and Porn. I came across an article in the Wall Street Journal that got me thinking about this. I am very interested in your viewpoint on this topic in general, and on what to do about it. Early Exposure in...