Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional. Pain is a natural part of life, but it does not have to rule it. Our thoughts and perceptions about pain cause suffering. People needlessly suffer for many years with substance abuse addiction. Unfortunate events, problems, and disappointments are the first arrows that cause pain. The second arrow may be self-deprecating thoughts, self-blame, or getting down on yourself. The key is not to grab a substance, alcohol, or drugs to heal t

Effective treatment of addiction is paramount to saving lives. We must collectively strive to end the opioid crisis in America.

War zones might be closer than you realize, with 25% of children growing up with a father, mother, or both who have a substance use disorder