A Splintered Mind

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Sometimes I wonder if there’s a support group out there for adults with ADHD who have an open tabs addiction. ¹ Hello, my name is Douglas Cootey, and I’m a hard core tabs junkie. Maybe this seems like a first world problem. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “What’s the big deal with several hundred open tabs?” If that’s how you think, you might need to join me at that meeting.

Addiction 56

Addiction Disability Interventional 56

Counselor Toolbox podcast

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Summary - Opioids have a place for acute pain management - Opioids have also been associated with reductions in anxiety and depression - Dependence and tolerance develop quickly - Currently opioids are very easily diverted - Prevention needs to focus on all of the reasons people abuse opioids including stress and anxiety management, depression, and pain Summary - Opioids have a place for acute pain management - Opioids have also been associated with reductions in anxiety and depression - Depende

Anxiety 20

Anxiety Depression 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Summary - Suicidality is not uncommon - It is important to regularly screen all clients for suicidality (e.g. check in sheets, monitoring logs) - Suicidality is an opportunity for change - A variety of different issues can contribute to suicidality. - Early recovery is a period of extreme vulnerability for many people and treatment plans should always contain a suicide prevention plan (does not substitute for active monitoring) Summary - Suicidality is not uncommon - It is important to regularly

Substance Abuse 20

Substance Abuse Crisis Intervention Interventional Treatment Planning 20