Teen Boot Camps: America’s Legacy of Torturing Children
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. In modern, “sophisticated” society we like to believe in our lofty righteousness. We are dignified, upstanding examples of integrity. We parade about in our chrome-wheeled, semi-electric metal boxes. We adorn ourselves in proper fitting attire from a respectable department store. It is a nice, comforting bubble most of us float around in. Meanwhile, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Suicide and Addiction
Suicide and Addiction By Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. The recent success of the Netflix series entitled, 13 Reasons Why, along with the death of Chris Cornell, brought suicide into the forefront of American consciousness. The relationship between suicide and addiction is well established – substance use problems are the #2 risk factor for suicide (depression is […]
American Healthcare and Addiction Treatment
American Healthcare and Addiction Treatment by Tom Horvath, Ph.D., ABPP With the passage of “Trumpcare” in the House we have renewed our national focus on healthcare legislation. Rather than address the specifics of this bill, let’s step back and consider two often over-looked “big picture” factors when it comes to American healthcare and addiction treatment. […]
How to Pick a Good Therapist
How to Pick a Good Therapist by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. One of my favorite professors often espoused that, “when it comes to therapists, the competition is at the level of mediocrity.” Finding the right therapist can be quite an undertaking. In the world of therapists there are countless therapeutic modalities, certifications, qualifications, and credentials. This […]
Highlights from The Surgeon General’s Report
Alcohol, Drugs, and Health: Highlights from The Surgeon General’s Report Tom Horvath, Ph.D., and Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health, released in November, has received considerable attention. The massive effort involved in creating this document is in itself worthy of respect. The opening pages list […]
Dr. Dealer: America’s Prescription Drug Epidemic
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. The Surgeon General’s Report and the US Prescription Drug Epidemic Trusted Physician or Neighborhood Drug Dealer? It is no secret that the United States has a serious problem when it comes to prescription drugs. Heroin’s renaissance is puzzling to many, but the trail of evidence leads back to our own medical […]