Drugs change our brain, and our brain is our operating system, our computer. If our computer starts going too slow, not opening files properly, not reacting the way it should we either get a new one or take it into the shop to get it fixed. We can't really do that with our brain, but what...
There are lots of ways we can try to get kids to think about changing their attitudes about impaired driving. SGI has a new campaign called "The Decision" its a chance for teens to see and think through what the consequences of impaired driving. This is a great chance for teachers to get kids involved...
Below is some interesting info on the effect of good Drug and Alcohol Prevention Efforts. In case you aren't inclined to read the whole thing it basically says that kids hear and do respond positively to regular drug and alcohol prevention messages. They remember them and the messages help them make...
End of semester is coming up and many students are starting or in the middle of end of semester panic, thinking "how can I pull this out of the fire?" One of the best indicators of substance abuse with high school kids is how they are doing in school. If they are doing well and attendance has...
Too much and too often are always a problem, not everybody who has a substance use issue is an addict. Figuring this out can be incredibly valuable. While we generally talk about addiction to drugs and alcohol we often don't take a close enough look at...
We are what we think, and the way we think about things determines our attitudes. "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." William Shakespeare I am always surprised by the amount of resistance people have about getting help for a drug and alcohol problem. Many people seem to...
We are what we think, and the way we think about things determines our attitudes. "There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." William Shakespeare I am always surprised by the amount of resistance people have about getting help for a drug and alcohol problem. Many people seem to...
Getting caught up in what ever everybody else is doing often allows us to change our opinion of what is normal. Just looking at what is going on around us and comparing ourselves to that often gets us in trouble. We need to be able to back up an look at the bigger scene. Habits can lead to habits...
Sharing information and ideas is always helpful, it is how most things grow. I've included a free book that was passed on to me from an associate at the Centre of Clinical Excellence. If you like to read things that will help you get better then here you go. Just click on the little book...
