Thanks to HOPE > VISION > ACTION for sharing my post No Two Addictions are the Same. #addictionrecovery #addictionmedicine #addictionpsychiatry #addiction #alcoholism #mindfulness #substanceusedisorders
Many thanks to AA Agnostica: AA Agnostica does not endorse or oppose any form of religion or atheism. Our only wish is to ensure suffering
I’ve talked about the beginnings of recovery a few times, but it’s a subject that demands a lot of attention as that first year is
I believe that addiction is the most complicated and complex disorder out there. Now, I’m not a doctor, but I’m an addictions specialist and a
One very important aspect of recovery can be meditation. It is not a necessary component—we have to always keep in mind that recovery is not
One of the hardest loves is the love for yourself. Why? Because it’s a deceptive concept. First of all, it seems so attainable—after all, you
This post was also featured at Wisconsin Voices for Recovery. It’s funny how many people still consider addiction (substance use disorder) a thing that it
Imagine an ad that reads: “David was experiencing anxiety, depression, lack of sleep, and morning shakes. When medications and attempting to moderate proved less and
Our lives often begin in the realm of fantasy. Because what is childhood if not one big world of where the impossible seems absolutely possible
I very much enjoyed interacting with other adoptees at the Indiana Adoptee Network 3rd Annual Conference in Indianapolis. Here I’m sharing my perspectives in a
I was honored to present at the American Adoption Congress 40th Annual International Conference in Washington, DC. U.S.A. I shared my perspectives in a seminar
One of the most rewarding, but also the hardest aspects of recovery, is being able to right some of the wrongs done in the past.
One of the buzzwords of the last few years has been “self-care”—it moved from the offices of therapists to the outside world (self-help world, new-age
Becoming free from substance use for the first time is a scary concept for most people with addiction. After all, you’ll no longer have access
In my quest for self-discovery, as well as in my work as a professional, I’ve been astonished to find out how complex the issue of
The myth of a person with a substance use disorder as a romantic and tragic figure remains a popular subject of films and books. Just
I’ve heard many people say that they want to get clean and/or sober. Many of them have gotten sober. But many have never managed to
I am honored to announce that I have accepted a position with the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department
