Pandemic Alert—What to watch for.
Okay. Okay. Okay. I know we are all tired of our current situation. I am even hesitant to write and then post this. And, I also think it is important. It is important to understand that it may “feel” lonely and disconnected but that there are others that feel the same. Identification is the antidote […]
What is Substance Use Disorder?
What is a substance use disorder? According to National Institute of Drug Abuse, Substance Use Disorder is a “chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by inability to control use, inability to stop despite consequences and experience of cravings.” I think this is one of the easiest explanations of “addiction”. The word addiction has Latin meaning of […]
Addiction Treatment – Recovery Unplugged
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting an amazing addiction treatment program in Ft Lauderdale, Florida– Recovery Unplugged (RU). This treatment program was started by a musician about 6 years ago in Florida which combines music into every aspect of their clinical care. Music is an important part of humanity. Art, language, and music […]
Stop Avoiding Everything!
Happy Near Year! How are your resolutions going this year so far? Have you sabotaged them yet? I hope so… No time to make a change like tomorrow. I mean, no better time than the new year or new decade. Who am I kidding? We only make these silly resolutions to make ourselves feel better […]
Book Em’ Dan-O!
It has been a while since I have posted any blogs. A lot has been going on. I have been to Italy, Elliette turned 2, Elise and I celebrated 5 years of marriage (she hasn’t left me), and…I published a fucking book. I wanted to take some time to share what it has been like […]
Change Is A Process
Transitions. Letting go. Stepping into the unknown. So…Now that we are in March–how are those resolutions going? Have you stopped? Have you given up and surrendered? If you have, then it’s all good. We all fall short when it comes to change. Most people get discouraged and discontinue their original commitment. Maybe you set the […]
Time to Reflect
I hope 2018 was everything you thought it’d be. I will attempt to inspire and challenge you with this blog. If I make it to midnight tonight, I will be one of the billions to survive in 2018. What a pleasure and privilege! However, millions have died this year and I’m sure most wish they’d […]
This Time of the Year Sucks…
This time of the year can be very exciting for many people. There are a lot of holiday festivities happening that involve connection, creativity and a sense of belonging. Children make their Christmas lists and parents panic frantically trying to find the gifts that their children want. Sightseeing the Christmas displays in all towns and […]
Regret, Struggle, and Uncomfortability
I tend to think very highly of myself and of all my accomplishments, successful relationships, and all that shit. Here lately I’ve been exposed to some harsh truths about myself—these are truths nonetheless—my truths. Earlier today, I was thinking about the uneasy feelings I have towards a previous employer and the remarks that were made […]
A is for Anxiety
It’s that time of the year: The holidays are upon us.; the end of the school semester is upon us; daylight Savings Time is upon us. We are in the last quarter of the year. Do you feel it? Do you feel the anxiety of it all? More Americans experience anxiety more than any other […]
