Do I have a drinking problem?
A hard question. Not always an easy answer to be found. Emotionally, the answer to this question can have many implications. Does this mean I’m an alcoholic? Is there something wrong with me? How do…
Drinking got the best of Amy
When I found out the news of Amy Winehouse’s passing I was pretty sad. I found her to be an amazing talent and listened to her music on many late nights working on my dissertation.…
Recovery envy...the hollywood phenomenon
It seems like every day you hear of another actor, musician, or d-list celebrity going into rehab. In fact, there is a “reality show” based on this exact premise. I ran across an article in Details magazine (a…
Obama should moderate drinking. Good message for Psychologists?
When the results for Obama’s first presidential physical were released this week, there was an upheaval amongst media citing one specific line in the report, “moderation in alcohol intake.” While we could certainly discuss the effects…