Tag Archives: alcohol

Think quitting drinking or AA is the only way? Think again.

Posted on September 28, 2017 by

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 →

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Don’t hate… compensate!

Posted on October 7, 2014 by

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 →

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“Gateway Drugs” and Why Parents Should Take Them Seriously

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

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 →

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