Gaming Disorder and a new diagnosis?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added Gaming Disorder to it’s list as a mental health disorder. Gaming disorder will be included in the the next publication from the organization,When Your Kid Deals Drugs: The Victimization of Addiction
Dr. Robin Barnett, EdD, LCSW, LCADC, CSAT I was scrolling through my Facebook feed the other day and came across a post that laid out the facts about a local
Can medical marijuana be curbing the opioid epidemic?
Some intriguing news stories have popped up lately: “New study finds that medical marijuana may be helping to curb the opioid epidemic.” —The Washington Post “Can medical marijuana help endKratom: Methadone Alternative or Lethal?
Dr. Robin Barnett, EdD, LCSW, LCADC, CSAT It’s likely you’ve never heard of kratom. Certainly, the West Coast E.R. doctor whose patient showed up suffering from kratom withdrawal never had.
How do other cultures deal with addiction, and what can we learn from them?
How the United States deals with addiction is a hotly debated subject—with strong opinions on completely different ends of the spectrum—but how does the rest of the world deal with
What Is Fentanyl and Why Are People Dying from It?
Fentanyl first burst into many people’s awareness with passing of iconic pop star, Prince. When he died of an accidental overdose of the opioid pain medication in April, suddenly everyone
Is Drama Addictive?
Does it feel like you are always attracting dramatic situations to your life or engaging in activities that are risky, painful, emotional, exciting or create anger? If so… you may
Surviving Life After Suicide: 10 Things to Expect
The absolute worst thing that could happen, has happened. Someone you love took their own life. Much of the time this happens without warning. They haven’t revealed anything abnormal, theyPregnancy and Addiction… The System Is Broken, Not The Moms!
Dr. Robin Barnett Say the words pregnancy and addiction, and the first response is often judgment and indignation, images of alcohol bottles alongside swollen bellies filling people’s minds. Sadly, it is this prevailing