Peer Counseling

RETURNING TO WORK AFTER TREATMENT

Returning to work after receiving substance abuse treatment can be both exciting and challenging. Not only is returning to work important for financial stability, but it also provides a sense […] Read More »

GRIEF COMES IN WAVES

Hopefully last month’s edition of “From the Docs” helped to get you thinking about how your own experience with loss can impact your daily interactions with others while on duty. […] Read More »

REMEMBERING RIGHTLY

As a law enforcement psychologist, I have had the opportunity to connect with a great resource in the Los Angeles area to help navigate the loss of a loved one. […] Read More »

KNOW YOUR OPTIONS

People quit drinking every day. Some of them have lost more than you have and have engaged in more fights and arguments, and experienced worse hangovers. That is not to […] Read More »

REMEMBERING RIGHTLY

In 1915, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian physician, wrote the poem, “In Flanders Fields.” The opening lines refer to fields of poppies growing among soldiers’ graves: In Flanders fields […] Read More »

SOCIAL CRAVINGS

When you discovered alcohol, did you need it to enjoy yourself before socializing? As we age, we often see those around us drinking in social situations. As we rarely attend […] Read More »

Work-Life Balance

What is work-life balance (WLB)? And, can we even truly achieve it? There is no exact definition that’s mutually agreed upon for WLB. However, for the purpose of this article, […] Read More »

CONSEQUENCES OF CONSUMPTION

How many times has someone told you that you need to slow down or cut back on your drinking? Having an alcoholic beverage is not a new concept, and it’s […] Read More »