Age-related changes in our physical and mental abilities are a normal part of the life cycle. Technology and access to a world-class health care system, among other things, have helped […] Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
At some point, and at different times, we will eventually encounter some type of distress in our daily life. Everything is going great, and then it happens. It could be […] Read More »
Belonging. Family. You’ll never walk alone. These are the words that came to mind after a callout on November 16, 2022. That morning, I received a text from a Sheriff’s […] Read More »
To admit that you are powerless over an addiction can be difficult for someone taking their first step toward quitting the addiction. Every instinct often cries out against the idea […] Read More »
Imagine you respond to a call for service involving an exasperated family dealing with the effects of untreated serious mental illness on their loved one. Perhaps the person experiencing the […] Read More »
