In my last post, I addressed the question of how to find an addictions counselor or a therapist specializing in codependency issues. Today, I would like to address the second question that I often get regarding how to choose an addictions counselor or codependency therapist. That question is: [Read more…]
In social settings when we are meeting new people, one of the most common questions we ask is “What do you do?” As an addictions counselor, I always get some interesting reactions to my answer.
[one_half]There are the individuals who find out what I do and burn rubber because they are trying to get away so fast. There are the folks who don’t have a lot of knowledge about addictions counseling, take it in stride and are interested, ask a few surface level, what do you actually do type questions, and then move on. [Read more…]
I have been watching addiction news on my twitter feed (you can follow me @lbockmanlcsw) and there have been numerous stories about opiates. Opiate medications (painkillers) are typically used for treating pain. [Read more…]
Everyone needs a little help. As human beings, most of us genuinely want to help others. It’s why we listen to a friend who is struggling emotionally, run errands for a family member, or take a neighbor to an appointment. There are also times when it is good for us to ask for help from others. [Read more…]
Seeking help for a drug or alcohol problem is difficult. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of stigma and stereotypes around substance abuse and addiction in our society. For many decades, there was a general idea that if individuals could just be strong enough, they could overcome their addiction. [Read more…]