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, they
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
As more states vote to legalize marijuana, more questions emerge about its impact on those who struggle with addiction. Does making the drug easier to obtain make it more or
Dr. Robin Barnett One of the greatest cures for whatever ails you can be as simple as a good night’s rest. Rest is a necessary part of recharging our “batteries”,
Since the national opioid epidemic kills almost 91 Americans every day, everyone is scrambling to come up with solutions to stop it. One of the more novel—and controversial—approaches being bandied
The digital generation is literally growing up with electronic devices in their hands. Toddlers know how to navigate smartphones to find their favorite cartoon videos, and elementary school kids FaceTime
Maybe you’ve seen the comparison: they are both white and granular and can make an addict out of you in no time flat. Except using one will land you in
Dr. Robin Barnett Though more conversation is turning toward recognizing and trying to combat stigma around drug and alcohol addiction, these attitudes still persist. One definition of stigma is this:
Dr. Robin Barnett, EdD, LCSW, LCADC, CSAT Nearly everyone in America knows that our country is living through an opioid epidemic that is addicting and killing millions of our people.