You could stop using whatever it is that is destroying you and you will still think about it from time to time. You’ll have dreams of using. A beer truck might roll by and you’ll feel thirsty. That old life will seem good every now and then. You could have some very good reasons toContinue reading “Some Things You May Not Know About Substance Abuse, Part 21: You can’t stop cravings from knocking at the door, but you don’t have to answer”
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The Shrink’s Links: Your Self Image on Drugs
Bringing you the best of mental health every week. Artist Bryan Lewis Saunders sacrifices himself for his art. He took a different drug every day for a few weeks and drew a self-portrait while under the influence. This is him on Nitrous Oxide. Click here to go to the page
The Shrink’s Links: In the Rooms
Bringing you the best of mental health and relationship articles on the internet. Today’s link from the shrink is: In the Rooms Can’t get to an AA meeting, or NA or GA, or any of the other varieties of self help groups/ Experience strength and hope is right at your fingertips. Join In the RoomsContinue reading “The Shrink’s Links: In the Rooms”
The Shrink’s Links: AA
Bringing you the best of mental health and relationship articles on the internet. Today’s link from the shrink is: Alcoholics Annonymous I wouldn’t be much of a substance abuse counselor if I didn’t leave a link for the great grand daddy of all self help groups, now would I? Click here to go to theContinue reading “The Shrink’s Links: AA”
Announcement: Impaired Driver Assessments
It’s official. I’m now recognized by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) as an Impaired Driving Offender Clinical Screening and Assessment Provider. Please read that sentence carefully before jumping to any conclusions. No, I was not convicted of drunk driving. But, if you have been, or if you areContinue reading “Announcement: Impaired Driver Assessments”