Self-Diagnosis
Most of the time, there’s an extended period in which the drinker is engaged in something called ‘comparing out’. That’s when they’re focused on what isn’t wrong with their drinking, and ignoring or minimizing what is.
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Posted by C. Scott McMillin | Mar 2, 2023 | Families | 0 |
Most of the time, there’s an extended period in which the drinker is engaged in something called ‘comparing out’. That’s when they’re focused on what isn’t wrong with their drinking, and ignoring or minimizing what is.
Read MorePosted by C. Scott McMillin | Feb 27, 2023 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
The researchers were interested in whether receipt of such a letter would cause the physician to be more cautious in prescribing in future. The answer: It did.
Read MorePosted by C. Scott McMillin | Feb 23, 2023 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
They seem proud of that, as if it were evidence of strength of character, rather than a sign of deep dependence on the drug.
Read MorePosted by C. Scott McMillin | Feb 20, 2023 | In the News | 0 |
Non-drug remedies do tend to require considerably more effort than simply firing up a vape pen or chewing an edible. Medications are popular precisely because they take effect so quickly and are less likely to interrupt our busy lifestyle.
Read MorePosted by C. Scott McMillin | Feb 16, 2023 | Addictive Substances | 0 |
That’s why I’m always curious when someone in treatment claims to be a ‘moderate’ drinker. I can’t help wondering if they’re not just addicted in a different way than someone with obvious physical dependence
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