How do I know if I have a drinking problem? This is a frequently asked question. The question by itself is a clue that there may a problem. A person once asked me that. In context considering the setting I thought it was unusual. The reason for the question presented perhaps a week later. This […]
Author: Stan Dokmanus
Women, Men, Stress and Drug Problems.
Do women and men respond the same way to stress? No, they don’t. Our bodies react differently to stress and how we deal with it. Today, with the Coronavirus threatening our children and our lives we may need new and better ways to meet the challenge. The link just below has helpful tips: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/urban-survival/202003/new-research-stress-quarantine-and-5-ways-feel-better What […]
Drug Problems, Anxiety and Stress.
Anxiety and stress can create an imbalance leaving us vulnerable to alcohol and other drug problems, relapse and recidivism. As you probably know, relapse is returning to thinking about or to using drugs of choice. Irrational thinking goes with substance use disorder. The substances could be alcohol, other drugs or even food. Food is a […]
Understanding addiction as a choice or disease.
When someone is suffering with addiction to whatever substance it is very painful, scary and dangerous. Depression can be a part of the diagnosis. Helpless, hopeless and worthless are how people feel. The irrational thoughts that go with these are not helpful either. How did this happen to me? you might ask. The root word […]
Get help with stress and anxiety. Learn to manage anxiety that can lead to relapse.
We are an interesting species. We miss goals, make mistakes and get different outcomes than we intended. I meant to do this but I got that. What happened? I wasn’t even thinking about that. Really! What happened? One answer could be – maybe it is ADD. Attention Deficit Disorder. Adders can be on the way […]
Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence.
Substance abuse and domestic violence are on the rise due to to the Coronavirus stay home, stay healthy and shelter in place rules. There are more criminal complaints and calls for help due to violence at home. Public Safety officers fear these the most of all. And there is good reason. If you’ve caught the […]
Get help with recovery from alcoholism.
This Paschal Easter greeting – Christ is Risen is a rich source for CBT, Cognitive Behavior Theory exploration. The statement reflects beliefs and values of many who inhabit the earth. Additionally, it is a powerful and timely beating death metaphor for the Coronavirus challenge facing us all now. Followers of other beliefs and faiths have […]
Substance abuse counseling help includes… Cognitive Behavior Theory.
Cognitive Behavior Theory is the gold standard of treatment for drinkers and druggers. A useful behavior tool is avoiding slippery people. Social distancing is the only thing you and I can control. We cannot control other people or events like the Coronavirus Pandemic occurring. Some reports say that “the curve” is flattening. Why is it […]
Substance Abuse Recovery.
Avoiding slippery people, places and things is a great first step. You’ve heard this before. If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got. That includes “old you” choices. If you are currently in treatment or have ‘graduated’ and are now out, in-community, in recovery, you need […]
Help with “Exercise, Diet and Weight Loss.
Cognitive Behavior Theory addresses how beliefs, thoughts and feelings affect behavior choices. How do this relate to substance abuse or Substance Use Disorder? We can look at food as a substance used to provide fuel for the body. The proper food choices and amounts consumed can get us healthy outcomes. If we work with a […]