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Blame and Shame and Substance Abuse

The tendency to blame and shame (B&S) represents a common and old pattern. B&S is associated with people identifying and treating themselves or others as responsible, which is the blame component.

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Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

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Anosognosia

The understanding and acceptance of Anosognosia in some seriously mentally ill patients will likely facilitate more compassionate and cost-effective outcomes for all.

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“Medical” Cannabis and Rebuttal to AAAP President’s Review

“Medical” Cannabis - Background and alternative perspectives in view of article written by by Kevin A Sevarino, M.D. in American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry's (AAAP) President's article: “Medical Cannabis” Spring 2020 newsletter Volume 36, Number 1

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