The recovery process allows people to have return of a sound mind for a more virtuous, meaningful, spiritual life. Many people with psychiatric disorders who add drugs and alcohol to the mix complicate recovery. They become resistant to treatment and to medications....
In my last entry, I discussed needing to change what we feed the mind regularly–mind malnutrition or stuff that makes us mentally unhealthy. Besides reading a good book to improve one’s mental diet and overall development as a person, there are a few mental nutrients...
Mental Diet? Most would feel we have enough already with nutrition, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle to keep us busy and on the path to wellbeing. However, a vital aspect of nutrition is not just the supplements we feed the mind, but also what we are taking in daily...
The A380 is such a large jetliner! As it climbs to 40,000 feet, you don’t feel like you are moving very fast or elevating quickly. At that altitude, you rise above the discontent below. The heavens above now appear to be in your midst. Here one feels strangely a part...
I didn’t want to blog about Robin’s death by apparent suicide until I could grieve some on my own. He was one of my favorite actors and comedians. So many could identify with or look up to him as he struggled to overcome his challenges, despite fame and fortune! And,...
Some of us are seeking better health and well-being via diet and exercise. Often, the numerous workout protocols and dietary options can be confusing. We can easily get into a rut or wind up spending a lot of money on equipment, trainers, or memberships. I learned my...
One of the things Vernon did with his substance abuse groups was a lecture on spirituality and religion. This included people of different racial groups, economic classes, spiritual persuasions, or none at all. Many people were very angry at God when they came in...
My recent experiences with health insurance plans have been a big eye-opener. I’m not a novice at this, having worked in upper management of corporate behavioral health benefits. Any time you deal with insurance, you are not on a level playing field. Insurance...
Many wonder if there is really any redeeming benefit from cannabis. Well, let the children lead the way. Let me explain. Children are suffering from Dravet Syndrome, a rare, severe seizure disorder that strikes during infancy. There is hope for them from a...
How does the development of tolerance happen? This process works at several levels. Most importantly, it can change receptor sensitivity, ease of transport across nerve cell membranes, and enzyme reactions that respond to the drug. Receptors, besides changing in...
