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Codependency is one of the most common things I work with in counseling. Lots of people have negative connotations with the word and give me some push back when I first bring it up. Check out this blog post to learn more about what codependency actually is, how it happens, and what you can do about it.
There has been a lot of disagreement over the years as to whether addiction is a disease or a choice. Lots of recent research into neurochemistry has shown that addiction makes actual physical changes to the brain. Addiction hijacks our natural hierarchy of priorities and claims a space in the brain that can supersede all other needs. Check out my blog post to learn more about why addiction is a disease.
Every now and then I like to document whats going on in the world of substance abuse. In this blog post you will learn about:
A drug that has been available OTC for many years that the DEA has recently made illegal.
A California proposition that would legalize recreational marijuana use.
And an update on powdered alcohol, which I wrote about in April of 2015.