On Friday evening, “20/20” co-anchor Elizabeth Vargas reported on mothers who are struggling to stay alive from their addictions in a documentary entitled, “Mothers Little Helper”. She profiles stories of four courageous women from across the country who shares their painful but honest struggles with their addictions. Viewers take a rare look inside the homes …
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Women and Alcoholism: Have you reached your bottom or does that matter?
May 2nd, 2010 | Posted by in Alcohol Addiction - (2 Comments)How the Prism Awards Became a Lesson in Faith
April 27th, 2010 | Posted by in Addiction - (1 Comments)About a month ago I had heard all about the Prism Awards. The Prism Awards recognizes Hollywood for its actors, television shows, and films in the media that depict mental health issues and addiction, plus tobacco, drug and alcohol use. This blog is not about all the winners, although there are plenty of blogs out …
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Although I am not necessarily an expert in this area, I have worked at several Malibu Rehabs for the last four years and my answer is a resounding yes, if you are ready and want to get sober. With that being said, so do other rehabs that don’t have lavish chefs, $50,000 price tags and …
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Is watching the Academy Awards an Addiction?
March 8th, 2010 | Posted by in Addiction - (2 Comments)As I watched the Academy Awards last night, I couldn’t help but wonder is this an addiction? Every year we have an Academy Awards party. Every year all the guests bring the same food: crab dip, meatballs, chili, hot-dogs, chicken wings and the list goes on. When the show begins, my mom shouts, “Everyone be …
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Are Media Psychotherapists Narcissistic?
February 15th, 2010 | Posted by in Addiction - (10 Comments)I have noticed, as it is getting closer to my appearance on Celebrity Rehab 3’s VH1 Vlog, I am feeling excited and ambivalent at the same time. I am asking myself what does that mean? Am I feeling this way because I wonder how my appearance will rate with my colleagues (other professionals in the …
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