Standard drinks – alcohol by volume. What do these terms mean and why do they matter? “I only had a couple of drinks,” or “We each had a drink and then split a bottle of wine.” These kinds of statements are common when someone gets into trouble as a result of how much they’ve had to… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Odds & Ends
“ADDICTION” – Poem by Erik Zack
The following is a poem and guest post by Erik Zack, who has had his own negative experiences and outcomes as a consequence of addict-related behavior, including time in jail where he completed a drug education program. Erik is now working hard on his recovery from heroin addiction and wanted to share his poem as… Continue Reading
Compassion Fatigue and Addiction Treatment Providers – The Cost of Caring
Compassion Fatigue and its impact on addiction treatment providers. The following is a guest post by Charlene Richard, B.S.W, M.S.W. Charlene is a registered Social Worker and Compassion Fatigue expert in Waterloo, Ontario. Having studied with The Traumatology Institute in Toronto, Ontario, in 2008, to become a Compassion Fatigue Specialist, she has since regularly provided… Continue Reading
Remembering Our Troops
Remembering our troops this Memorial Day. I was at a loss for how to express my feelings, today. “Thank you for giving your life to serve our country,” is not nearly enough, no matter how many other descriptive words I add. “How can I possibly express the depth and awe of my feelings behind those… Continue Reading
The Choking Game – a New High
A Choking Game – who would play and why? Wow! on this story that I heard this morning on NPR’s Health Program by Rob Stein, “Deadly ‘Choking Game’ Comes With Big Risks.” Quoting from the show’s transcript: “‘The choking game is a strangulation activity that some kids participate in, using either their hands or something… Continue Reading
Dating: Are They Hiding an Addiction?
When you are dating someone – is possible their drinking or drug use is an addiction? How can you tell? The following is a guest post by Victoria Levine, an artist, poet, author and life coach. A loving mother of three, Victoria becomes most inspired when surrounded by nature. She is the author of Wolf In… Continue Reading
Managing the Fear and Anxiety of the Unknown
The following is a guest post by Stan Popovich is the author of “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods” – an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties. For additional information go to: http://www.managingfear.com/. All… Continue Reading