Rapidly “talking about it” may help to cement an event in someone’s memory, along with its emotions and physical responses

Just as with a poorly timed "congratulations," jumping to "everything will be fine" or "it will all work out" can backfire.

What can happen in a psychotherapy session when the wrong words are used, and why it’s imperative to avoid it.

Stories and newscasts often warn us that something they'll say might be upsetting. But those warnings my do much more harm than good.

Finding time for a hobby can be hard. But a hobby doesn't have to be time consuming or expensive. It's just something you enjoy.

Create and practice "seeing" a positive place mentally. Once you can reach that mental image easily, use it for stress relief without meds.

Stress and anxiety occur to us all. In this post I discuss how to steal 'me-time moments that will help you relax and feel calmer.

Any drug is hard to quit. But early on, stopping speed (amphetamines) is among the hardest. Here's what to do when you're stopping speed.

You stopped drinking and now either have started again or are considering it. If you know you should stop again, what should you do?

To stop alcohol is hard, but to stay alcohol-free can be harder. Here are things to expect in early sobriety. Next are ways to stay sober.

It’s hard to stop drinking. And many people are afraid to even try. Here are steps to take to get ready to quit and to finally do it.

Many people turn to “natural” approaches to improve the environment and take control of their lives. But “natural” doesn’t always mean “safe

There are many people who don't need to stop drinking but should cut down. Here are some steps to help you reduce your alcohol intake.

Some medications make your body dangerously hot without you realizing it. We give meds to be careful with and how to be safe in the heat.

Not all attention problems are ADD. And missing the real diagnosis can mean not getting the right treatment to help you focus better.

For people who want to stay on opioids but their prescriber won’t prescribe it, buprenorphine and “opioid maintenance” treatment may help

What happens if your body is dependent on a medication or drug and you can't get hold of any more of it? The answer’s simple. You go...

Absence of pain vs. lessening of pain. With chronic pain there’s usually going to be some discomfort left after the worst is over. And...

If using less styrofoam and recycling plastic might make our world better for our children and grandchildren why not do it?

Jenny, 16, was sobbing. She and her father had just been fighting in my office. He called the girl a “a mean mouthed crappy kid,”...