Early signs of an alcohol problem have certain behavioral characteristics. Alcohol addictions counseling can help, but sooner or later, one must begin by looking at one’s drinking patterns. Heavy alcohol consumption on a regular basis or frequent intoxication is certainly consistent with problem drinking. A high risk for future physical or mental health damage is [...]

Prescription Pain Killer Addiction Counseling in Scottsdale No prescription pain killer addict ever, as in never, in the whole history of the planet earth, thought he couldn’t control the substance he/she became addicted to, except maybe you, right? So, what Is A Pharming Party? Parents, listen up. Yes, you in the back with the perfect [...]

Addiction counseling is a trip this time of year. The months after our New Year’s Resolutions are the aftermath in the world of one more drink, just this once. Understanding addiction is understanding brain chemistry. The three categories are Use, Abuse and Dependency. Alcoholism, for instance, is the “progression” from abuse, across this magical demarcation [...]

As a behavioral health therapist, I’ve been asked many times since Gabby Gifford’s assault to give my thoughts as to the shooter’s inner process. Please understand; I refuse to use his name. Attention-getting behaviors of this nature deserve anonymity, nothing more. What caused such reckless abandon? What was he thinking and more importantly, why did [...]

DUI Counseling In Scottsdale, DUI Counseling in Phoenix and DUI Counseling in Mesa: For court mandated counseling, contact us and develop a therapeutic relationship. The court will usually allow this relationship to continue, thus satisfying your court mandated DUI Counseling or your court mandated substance abuse charges. Both DUI Counseling and Substance Abuse Counseling with [...]