Tag Archives: Addiction
Anything plus ignorance equals crap
So I watched Bill Maher’s “Religulous” movie the other day and, for the most part, I had the typical “non-believer” response—a general feeling of smug superiority coupled with a diminished sense of hope for the human race. Of course, Maher … Continue reading
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Tagged Addiction, Bill Maher, brain scans, disease model, DSM, joe biden, psychiatry, religion, Religulous, science, stanton peele
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Joe Biden and the “Disease Model” of Addiction
One could structure an entire graduate-level curriculum around this year’s political season. I am particularly fascinated by the different ways people arrive at various positions, form opinions, and make important decisions as 21st Century world citizens. It seems clear that … Continue reading
Celebrity Rehab
Okay, so I couldn’t resist. I don’t have cable TV in my own home, but since I’ve been staying at my parents’ house (recovering from knee surgery) I’ve succumbed to the power of the remote. Last night I sat in … Continue reading
