It's that time of the year again for New Year’s Resolutions. America starts 2009 with a new President, new elected officials and the new addiction parity law. There continue to be many changes and challenges in the addictions field. Another year ha

The human head weighs eight pounds — at least that’s what the kid in the movie, Jerry Maguire claims. According to Google, the human head does weigh somewhere between eight and 12 pounds. I feel sorry for the person with a 12-pound head. The weig

Many competent professionals (myself included) have difficulty discerning the difference between workaholism and passionate work. I was not surprised to learn that although I meet all of the characteristics of a workaholic, I am equally considered a

What has come over this country? Some 60 percent of Michigan voters decided to swing in favor of a proposal regarding the use and cultivation of marijuana. The new law will permit physician approved use of marijuana by registered patients with debili

Over the years, the addiction field has produced a mountain of theories to explain the causes of addiction. As our field advances, research is turning to the brain as the key player in addiction. It is the brain’s interaction with the outsid...
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When Dottie V., after a lifetime of responsible and modest behavior, suddenly developed a gambling addiction at age 67, her husband and children were shocked and frightened. In less than a year, the retired church secretary put over half of her li...
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According to SAMHSA Director, Dr. Westley Clark, the success of addiction programs depends upon the quantity and quality of the workforce. Workforce development needs to be one of the primary goals of the field.