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Nonetheless, there's plenty of research to suggest that the risk of developing a Cannabis Use Disorder -- an addiction -- increases with early first use.
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Nonetheless, there's plenty of research to suggest that the risk of developing a Cannabis Use Disorder -- an addiction -- increases with early first use.
by C. Scott McMillin | Mar 2, 2023 | Families | 0 |
by C. Scott McMillin | Dec 26, 2022 | Families | 0 |
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But those who know anticipate the possibility of a loss, and refuse to give up just because they got beat.
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Because then they’re someone else’s problem to deal with, for a while at least.
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I happened to stumble across an advice column in one of the national newspapers. It dealt with a...
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Every time I run into a case like this, the drinker winds up his presentation by asking if he needs professional help. So far, I’ve yet to say no.
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…the more hierarchical the workplace– military, police and fire departments, certain bureaucracies, for instance– the more likely it is that such behaviors will be protected.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Oct 1, 2020 | Families, Recovery | 0 |
I remember one expert’s claim that it wasn’t unusual for someone to require seven treatment episodes to establish a stable recovery.
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Daily life becomes a battle zone; the more folks press for change, the more the drinker retreats into isolation, aided by the bottle.
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Avoid accusations, threats, self-pity, bringing up old resentments, etc.
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The more you practice consciously lowering your emotional temp, the easier it will be to do the same in a difficult situation.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jan 16, 2020 | Addiction Clinicians, Families | 0 |
If during the course of a difficult discussion, the conversation happens to touch on any of those areas, expect to react emotionally.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Jan 9, 2020 | Addiction Clinicians, Families | 0 |
Arguing activates people’s natural defenses and brings communication to a halt.
Read Moreby C. Scott McMillin | Dec 26, 2019 | Families, Prevention | 0 |
Avoid arguments about the fairness/unfairness of our drug laws. They’ve never made much sense, and they distract from the real issues.
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