Tag Archives: alcohol
Think quitting drinking or AA is the only way? Think again.
I recognize that this post may seem controversial to some people, but hear me out. I want to challenge “conventional wisdom” here- because it’s something I’ve always had a need to do, and because I’m a psychologist and I spend … Continue reading
Don’t hate… compensate!
As a psychologist I work with a lot of people who want to make a change in their lives. They want to be more outgoing, assertive, or confident…less depressed, anxious, or boring…and so on. We could probably all benefit from making … Continue reading
“Gateway Drugs” and Why Parents Should Take Them Seriously
Most people have heard the term “gateway drug”, which is synonymous with marijuana. The idea is that use of marijuana eventually leads to use of other, “harder” drugs. In my work I have seen this to be true the vast majority of the time. Still, … Continue reading
