THE ONSET OF BURNOUT
THE PERFECT STORM: It has been a year of chaos, confusion, and complete madness. The pandemic is not the only thing to blame for the pandemonium plaguing our global community. For many within the [...]
AM I AFFECTED BY MY LOVED ONE’S ADDICTION?
Addiction takes on many forms, from alcohol and other drugs to process disorders such as shopping, sex, love, gambling, overspending, disordered eating and digital/online obsession. These [...]
COURAGE TO CHANGE
From the book, Courage to Change, Al-Anon Family Groups (January 9th) How often I look outside myself for approval! The project at work is successful, but my good feelings depend on having that [...]
Grand Parenting a Generation of Abandoned Children
Grandparents often play two roles when their children have a substance use illness. One is the role of the “Giving Tree” and the other one I would like to share is a more positive role that they [...]
From Being the Victim to Shifting to a New Identity!
I remember the moment I shifted. My identity, that is. And that simple event turned me in a completely different direction and marked the beginning of the long road back from addiction. Up until [...]
THE ONSET OF BURNOUT
It has been a year of chaos, confusion, and complete madness. The pandemic is not the only thing to blame for the pandemonium plaguing our global community. For many within the medical community, [...]
A tough year for mental health, substance abuse
With people facing anxiety, depression, uncertainty and substance abuse problems, treatment providers and patients have had to rapidly adapt to a new landscape of virtual care and support Tom [...]