Over the last twenty years there has been an explosion in the number of treatment centers that provide "luxury treatment". But effective treatment results from the type of care delivered and the clinical expertise of the clinical team, rather than the amenities provided by the facility....
Latest designer drug called 'Smiles' linked to teen deaths By Stephanie Pappas Published September 24, 2012 in Fox News.com LiveScience Law enforcement officials and parents are concerned about the next in a long line of illegal synthetic drugs: 2C-I, also known as "Smiles." The drug, a hallucinogen, has been linked...
Common Reactions After Trauma http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/common-reactions-after-trauma.asp "After going through a trauma, survivors often say that their first feeling is relief to be alive. This may be followed by stress, fear, and anger. Trauma survivors may also find they are unable to stop thinking about what happened. Many survivors...
"If someone you love has a problem with addiction, your top priority is to take care of yourself before you can take care of anybody else. Think about the instructions you get on an airplane: “If the cabin pressure drops, secure your own oxygen mask...
Dr. Hokemeyer discusses the concept of an addictive personality in relation to internet addiction A real high for some high-tech users [Reading Eagle, Pa.] By Dan Kelly, Reading Eagle, Pa. McClatchy-Tribune Information Services July 12--If you drink alcohol or take drugs, it stands to reason that they will...
Internet Addiction: When Cyberspace Disconnects Us By Paul Hokemeyer, PhD, JD Over the last several months I’ve become aware that the practice of psychotherapy has expanded beyond the confines of the treatment room and into the ethers of cyberspace. No longer does my relationship with my patients consist...
"Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, a sober doctor who has appeared repeatedly on Good Morning America and specializes in sex addiction among other topics, says that sex industry work can be classified as a “process” addiction. “You can get addicted to the affirmation of being valued by someone for...
Cutting, also know as "self injurious" behavior in clinical and academic settings, is a phenomenon that most people can't understand. It's a behavior whereby a person deliberately cuts or harms themselves to manage their emotional pain. McCarton Ackerman is a talented and incredibly insightful writer...
That domestic violence and substance abuse disorders go hand and hand is no secret to those of us who work in the field. It's also no secret that the faces, neighborhoods, professions, religions and even genders of both abusers and survivors is as diverse as...
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...