Drugs Are Medicine
Drugs Are Medicine by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. One of the more hypocritical aspects of today’s culture is the distinction between medicine and drugs. Two weeks ago we explored the power harnessed in a single word. The stark contrast between the words ‘drugs’ and ‘medicine’ underscores the vastly different connotations that can be elicited by synonyms. […]
The Opiate Epidemic: Solving the Crisis
How to Solve the Opioid Crisis by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. In an age when Americans agree on few things, an issue that unites us toward a common goal could be deeply and profoundly healing. On the costs of the opioid crisis in America, there is little disagreement. People from both sides of the aisle, all […]
Self-Defeating Thoughts: The Weight of the Word
Self-Defeating Thoughts: The Weight of the Word by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Humanity has a keen knack for degrading our most powerful creations. Many creatures produce sounds, but in an inspired moment of momentous artistry humans harnessed the production of sound to form the word. From the word language was born. Language, in turn, gave voice to […]
DUI$ for Dollar$, pt. II – The Cannabis Complications
Washington’s E-DUI Laws: Cannabis Complications by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Last week we took a closer look at the constantly increasing DUI penalties in light of Washington state broadening their scope of DUI charges. Washington’s E-DUI laws penalize drivers for the highly dangerous use of cell phones and for relatively benign behaviors like smoking a cigarette or […]
DUI$ for Dollar$: Washington’s E-DUI Law
DUI$ for Dollar$ Washington’s E-DUI Law by Thaddeus Camlin Psy.D. With each passing year the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) of substances intensify. Recently, Washington state passed legislation, termed ‘E-DUI,’ that penalizes offenders for any distracted driving – use of electronics, eating, grooming, even smoking a cigarette. The penalties for distracted driving pale […]
Fentanyl Overdose and the Opioid Epidemic
Fentanyl Overdose and the Opioid Epidemic By Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD. As if the opioid crisis wasn’t already bad enough, fentanyl’s infiltration of the epidemic is acting like an accelerant to an already uncontained wildfire. Fentanyl surged to public awareness after being attributed to the demise of music legend Prince which was determined to be due […]
Staying Sober During the Summer Holidays
Staying Sober During the Summer Holidays Celebrating Interdependence Day by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. On the brink of independence day it is important to reiterate that recovery doesn’t occur in a bubble, it occurs from building a rewarding life and meaningful connections with others. Staying sober during the summer holidays is much more likely with support […]
Addiction and Society: Snowflakes and a Culture of Outrage
Snowflakes and Addiction: A Culture of Outrage by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. In today’s culture of outrage everything seems to be offensive to someone. The term ‘snowflake’ is generally viewed as derogatory and refers to people who are entitled, genuinely distressed by ideas that run contrary to their worldview, and carry an inflated sense of their […]
FBI Raids of Florida and So. California Rehabs
FBI Raids Rehabs in SoCal and Florida Rehab Unraveling By Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Light is now exposing the shadiness that cloaks the world of rehab. Recent FBI raids in south Florida and southern California are revealing a network of conmen making fortunes off the vulnerability of people with substance use problems and their families. A relentless […]
Technology Addiction: ‘Likes’ Are the New ‘It’ Drug
Technology Addiction: ‘Likes’ Are the New ‘It’ Drug by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. In the world of technology, the customers are the advertisers and the product is our attention. Tech giants like google, apple, twitter, and facebook sell advertisers access to our eyeballs. In an age of unparalleled information abundance, our attention is increasingly scarce. The […]