Author: paul hokemeyer

21 Apr Verbal Abuse

Posted at 18:46h in abusive relationships, Family Health, Infidelity, relationship, Sex and Relationships by paul hokemeyer 0 Comments

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When we think of abusive relationships we typically think of physical abuse. Abusive relationships also occur in more subtle ways. Perhaps the most insidious of these is verbal abuse. In exploring this topic I sought the guidance of my heros at The Retreat, a domestic...

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18 Apr Bath Salts: Should a Parent be Concerned?

Posted at 16:08h in Addiction, Drug Addiction, Family Health, Parenting, Teens, Tweens & Adolescents, Uncategorized by paul hokemeyer 0 Comments

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If you hear your kids talking about bath salts you should definitely be concerned. Chances are they're not talking about sweet smelling crystals they use to relax in the tub. They're talking about a new "designer drug" that is widely available over the internet and...

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16 Apr Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse

Posted at 15:28h in Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Family Health, Uncategorized by paul hokemeyer 0 Comments

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This evening I'm on a panel of experts who are discussing the film Tyson at Stony Brook University. Tyson, is a film about legendary boxer Mike Tyson and his struggles in life. The film graphically explores Mr. Tyson's addictions and the role domestic violence played...

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27 Feb The Tasks of Adolescence

Posted at 08:11h in Family Health, Teens, Tweens & Adolescents by paul hokemeyer 0 Comments

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Most parents think the main task of dealing with an adolescent child's anger is to just to get through it. While there is some truth to this, parents should use this time to help their kids negotiate this developmental period so they can mature into...

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22 Feb Teenagers ask online: Am I beautiful or ugly?

Posted at 08:27h in Family Health, Parenting, Teens, Tweens & Adolescents by paul hokemeyer 0 Comments

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This morning, Good Morning America ran a story on teens posting images of themselves on the internet and asking people to rate their attractiveness. As you can imagine, the results were sometimes harsh, sometimes sexually explicit and sometimes overly complementary. Most people ask, "Why on...

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09 Dec To Santa Clause…or Not?

Posted at 19:42h in Family Health, Tweens & Adolescents by paul hokemeyer 0 Comments

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Tis the season to be jolly, to deck the halls with bells of holly and to...

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03 Dec Recognizing Adolescent Eating Disorders

Posted at 22:48h in Eating Disorders, Tweens & Adolescents by paul hokemeyer 0 Comments

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The adolescent and teenage years are incredibly difficult. During this time, our kids' bodies and minds are going through rapid and important changes. Adolescents and teens are also incredibly vulnerable to a variety of destructive behaviors including eating disorders. Anderson Cooper's team came up with 8...

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28 Nov Salvia: Miley Cyrus' Drug of Choice?

Posted at 08:57h in Addiction, Drug Addiction by paul hokemeyer 0 Comments

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Miley Cyrus is bringing her celebrity to a dangerous new drug trend. Salvia, a relatively unregulated substance is being sold to teenagers and adolescents who are smoking it to lose control of their bodies and minds. Now parents can add one more item to the...

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21 Nov The Treachery of Holiday Office Parties

Posted at 08:59h in Addiction, Alcoholism, Infidelity by paul hokemeyer 0 Comments

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Tis the season to be jolly, but tis not the season to make a fool of yourself and jeopardize your career or financial well being. According to a recently released Harris Interactive Poll, however, The Caron Treatment Centers found that we are doing just that-...

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14 Nov Discretion in Addiction Treatment Services

Posted at 16:56h in Addiction by paul hokemeyer 0 Comments

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  The provision of addiction services to successful women and men requires a heightened level of discretion most residential treatment facilities are unable or unwilling to provide. In my experience as a researcher and clinician, I’ve found competent and culturally sensitive care demands we treat our...

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