A New Record We Should Not Be Proud Of
Over 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2021—the most ever recorded in a single year—according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About two/thirds of those deaths involved Fentanyl or another synthetic opioid. Sometimes mixed with other “recreational” drugs the use of fentanyl
TRAUMA & PTSD
These are trying times. COVID-19, forest fires, tornadoes, riots, political unrest, homelessness, psychologically impaired people live in tents, skeletal police force, gun sales over the top. We have to work from home, working remotely with spouses and home-schooled children. Seems like our only escape is binge-watching
Therapy & Mental Health in an Ongoing Pandemic
We are in uncharted territory. Fear and anxiety are front and center, and these emotions are well deserved. But, on the other hand, We need to breathe and make smart, sensible decisions on how to approach the next bit of time. We all need to focus
What are your problems and how to address them?
During these unprecedented times, there is a multitude of physical and psychological conditions that are spinning in the background of your subconscious whether you like it or not. It’s important to know how to identify and make a plan for feeling buried by so many real
Lost Your Brain?
With the pandemic, political unrest, unstable economic future, and natural disasters, plus the fear of impending doom, it’s quite understandable. Often our personal relationships suffer. As our brains respond slowly, it’s hard to be able to listen to others when we are in shock with the
New Year, New Resolutions, Same Results: How to make your resolutions stick
So, the holidays are over and you drank, ate, visited, bought, gave, received and are excited for the new year! What time is it? New year’s resolutions! Lose weight, go to the gym more often, eat less, stop smoking, spend less, meditate and more! With less
Cell phone addiction
Cell phone addiction is as damaging as having a gambling addiction. Go to any casino and watch people play the slot machines and you will see similar behavior that cell phone addicts have. People experience dopamine being released with small wins or large doses. The possibility