Adult Children of Alcoholics

Has alcohol been an important influence in your family’s life? You maybe aware that there were alcohol problems in your family when you were growing up. However, you may not appreciate ways in which those problems continue to affect you, even as an adult. Consider the following questions: •”How...

A Treatment Program: How to Choose the Right Treatment Center

If you or your loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, choosing the right treatment facility is a life-saving decision. Experts from treatment programs recommend using the following criteria as a basis for deciding on a treatment center. 10 POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU MAKE A SELECTION 1....

MIDDLE AGED BABY BOOMERS AND ADDICTION

A woman enters my office disheveled, thin, mid forties, with hollow eyes.  It is as if the sparkle in her eyes ceased to exist a very long time ago.  She tells me she has been drinking and is using methamphetamines.  I am not surprised to hear this because lately my practice has been filled with middle...

Managing Holiday Depression

The holiday season is a time full of joy, cheer, parties, and family gatherings. However, for many people, it is a time of self-evaluation, loneliness, reflection o­n past failures, and anxiety about an uncertain future. What Causes Holiday Blues? Many factors can cause the “holiday blues”:...

Helping An Unwilling Alcoholic

If an alcoholic is unwilling to get help, what can you do about it? This can be a challenge. An alcoholic can’t be forced to get help except under certain circumstances, such as a violent incident that results in court-ordered treatment or medical emergency. But you don’t have to wait for someone...