This message is about faith, hope and Gratitude. I first would like to give thanks to my higher power I choose to call G’d. I can remember as a child growing up wanting to become someone famous for helping others! I was a rebel but was against using drugs and alcohol as a child. Due …
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Michael Herbert
“Perception is reality” – this is a belief that I hold to be true. As a clinician it is not my job to tell my client how they feel, what they feel or how to behave. It IS my job to LISTEN. If I want to know how to truly help my client…..I ask. What …
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Michael Herbert
Q:DO YOU BELIEVE PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF ADDICTS? A: I believe people are afraid of addicts they don’t know. People are afraid of anything they do not know about. The fear of the unknown has plagued people for years. The stigma attached to addiction creates this fear. Of course you’re going to be afraid of …
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Michael Herbert
Over the next few weeks I’m going to introduce you to Jennifer Lorey, LCSW, CEDS, a colleague for whom I have a great deal of respect. We’ve worked on cases together, and collaborated on various projects. She’s also a running enthusiast like me. I invite you to read this intriguing article Jennifer has written on denial, …
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Michael Herbert
Here Are 5 Reasons Why It Should Be 5. Smoking Pot Can Ruin Your Future Marijuana is addictive so making it available to everyone increases the likely hood of someone developing a problem. A stoned mother may be stoned while watching her kids. Consequences that are felt from opiate use and alcohol abuse are found …
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Michael Herbert
Disclaimer: In no way shape or form do I Michael Herbert condone the use of Marijuana by anyone suffering from, who could be suffering from or has a family history of suffering from chemical dependency issues of any kind. 5. More Opportunity’s For People To Seek Substance Abuse Treatment People use more drugs around secrecy …
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Michael Herbert
If the addict relapses, it doesn’t mean that the family member has to go into action. The family member may want to call the treatment center and say, “Jimmy just relapsed can you help us?” The family member might ask the addict they love if they want to get some help, but it is really …
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Michael Herbert
