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We have all had experiences we would like to forget.  Perhaps it was being called names in middle school, missing that catch in football, or being in a car accident.  How should we treat these painful memories?  In our culture, there is a prevailing belief that bringing up unpleasant past experiences only causes more pain and suffering. […]

As long as we have been living in groups, we have struggled with how we should act.  We had to learn to often act against our instincts and put the interests of the group over the interests of the individual. To keep some sense of order and safety, groups adopted sets of rules to live by, […]

What is Autism? Properly known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is characterized primarily by two problem areas.  The first is restricted or repetitive behavior and thinking.  This includes fixations, concrete thinking, and over- or under- reactivity to sensory input.  Fixations may be on interests (such as trains, sports statistics, or video games) or particular […]

I am increasingly running across people who believe that substances such as caffeine and cannabis are not drugs.  Perhaps people hold these ideas because they believe these substances are harmless.  Perhaps the idea serves to keep shame or guilt at bay.  Some people are able to use some drugs recreationally.  The problem is that every drug […]

Addiction is a pervasive problem in the world, and has been for centuries.  Countless treatments for it have been developed over the years.  Most treatments have involved punishments (jail, ostracism) or religion (Alcoholics Anonymous).  Newer treatments have focused on triggers and coping mechanisms (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy CBT).  The concepts of triggers and coping came to popularity […]

Here is an imperfect guide to some of the common childhood behavioral disorders.  This is not meant for diagnosis, just an indicator of a direction for investigation.  Notice the degree of overlap, making differential diagnosis difficult.  Frequently, a person doesn’t fit neatly into one category.  Note that it is missing a column for substance abuse. […]