Author Archives: psychwork

About psychwork

Naturalist, Chemical Dependency Counselor, bibliophile, exercise enthusiast, conservative libetarian(?), home educator...I strive to devour the good in this world before the world devours me!

Between Racial Lines

Posted on July 16, 2013 by psychwork

“Racial health disparities are not new but most of us don’t really know the specifics, possibly because there is relatively little discussion of this both in the media and among health care providers. The data in race-conscious societies are bleak. … Continue reading →

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Detox rooms could decrease ER visits

Posted on November 28, 2012 by psychwork

“Certain very inebriated patients may be safely transported by emergency medical service (EMS) ambulance crews to a detoxification center rather than the ER, with minimal adverse events. A study of a protocol for pre-hospital evaluation and disposition of uncomplicated inebriates … Continue reading →

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Twenty-percent of adults report mental illness in 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by psychwork

Though this number is holding steady, one has to wonder how many mental health concerns and illnesses go unreported and untreated due to stigmas and lack of access to services. There is hope for those who are silently suffering. “Although mental … Continue reading →

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Children of the Chemically Dependent Left Behind?

Posted on November 27, 2012 by psychwork

Texas is currently wrestling with new laws to administer drug screening for potential welfare recipients. For many, this just sounds like a grand plan. Presumably for those who feel welfare is a free handout this may come as welcome news; … Continue reading →

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Realistic dating & marriage

Posted on November 25, 2012 by psychwork

“Men and women must become enlightened to the fact that the central conflict in the war between the sexes is not about sexual attraction and charm but compatibility. Their mission as they date should be to determine if they possess … Continue reading →

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Snapping the Chain

Posted on November 25, 2012 by psychwork

Ending Mental Health Stigma in the African American Community

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Lost in the System

Posted on November 25, 2012 by psychwork

ScienceDaily has an article about a study that further puts forth the claim that African-Americans get lost in a penal system that ignores the role substance abuse plays in criminality and highlights the need for better, more tailored educational programs and … Continue reading →

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Improving Your Ability to Communicate

Posted on November 25, 2012 by psychwork

Some of this comes straight out of Mindulness 101 and definitely will prove useful. I wonder how many men and women ignore the unpleasant feelings they have when they initially start dating someone in favor of the more positive feelings … Continue reading →

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