Men

Men

Let’s explore articles for and about men suffering from addiction, as well as articles for men who have someone in their life suffering from addiction.

Articles For Men

You’ve Got A Friend

You’ve Got A Friend

When Carole King wrote, the world-famous song "You Got a Friend", she was certainly bright and intuitive. Science says making new friends is food for your health and as I am learning, it is never too late to do so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAR_Ff5A8Rk When we...

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Is Retirement Right For Everyone?

Is Retirement Right For Everyone?

Invariably someone asks me when I am going to retire. I sometimes wonder why they ask me that question. Do I look and talk too old to work, are they wondering about their own work life, am I outdated? I often shrug my shoulder’s look around and fiercely announce: I am...

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Are You Aging Exuberantly?

Are You Aging Exuberantly?

One of the most exciting aspects of the work I do is I get to work alongside some incredibly talented young professionals who are mentors, coaches, interventionists and clinicians. In doing so I feel invigorated knowing our behavioral health profession is in good...

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3 Ways Novelty Creates Lasting Change

3 Ways Novelty Creates Lasting Change

The other day I read a wonderful article about novelty by Alane K. Daugherty, Ph.D., who sees the benefit of taking a novel approach to change. She asserts that when we seek newness whether it's taking a different route to work, changing old behaviors or looking at...

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2023 New Year, New You, New Hope

2023 New Year, New You, New Hope

So here we are in a New Year and I am not sure exactly what I want to tackle. Looking back on 2022 I experienced a good many things, much that I enjoyed and am proud of. My team and I helped many families. We traveled near and far, touching the lives of others. I was...

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What Can Fear Teach Us?

What Can Fear Teach Us?

Flying back from Munich to San Diego, I came across a German Proverb, “Fear makes the wolf bigger than he is.” As I contemplated this statement, I realized we all have fears, some of which can be quite imaginative and vocal, which may color the stories we tell...

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