Addictions and Compulsions

In the popular imagination, compulsive or addictive behaviors such as shopping or sex are regarded as different from chemical dependency on drugs or alcohol. Even some addiction counselors ... Read More

I am a 59-year-old female. Just recently have I come to understand the consequences of being abandoned over and over again while growing up. Sadly, history repeated itself with my own daughter, ... Read More

It’s no secret that adolescence can be a rocky time for kids and families. It can be an even rockier time for newly sober adolescents. Most newly sober kids encounter difficulty in a ... Read More

While most social networking profiles are populated with photos of friends and family coupled with a few political or religious rants, it’s easy to spot the page of someone who enjoys ... Read More

Every generation embraces at least one new form of technology. Often, the older generation worries that the new technology will destroy the foundation of civilization. Video games are no ... Read More

Ask a random stranger to picture a famous psychotherapist, and the odds are good that they envision Sigmund Freud. The father of modern psychotherapy has made his way into the minds even ... Read More

Every smoker knows that smoking poses serious health risks, but the prospect of quitting can be daunting. Nicotine withdrawals can last between three and 14 days, and some smokers find ... Read More

There are several resources to help determine if you, a friend, or a loved one is hooked on alcohol or drugs, but professionals, therapists, and drug and alcohol rehab programs can offer ... Read More

I saw a new client the other day, the wife of a man succumbing to a vicious opiate addiction which recently landed him in inpatient rehab. She wondered how on earth this happened to them. ... Read More

Several stories and editorial pieces have appeared this week in response to the death of the phenomenally talented Philip Seymour Hoffman. In case you missed it in the news, the 46-year-old ... Read More

Thank you for writing. The fact that your brother is angry at you for helping his family is a likely indication of how severe his gambling has become. (In addition to his seeking “lower ... Read More

My work with people often drives me to explore themes that are currently showing up in my counseling practice. If you are a counselor, you know what I mean. You may have many clients or ... Read More