John M. Tynjala, Esq., Client Services Director To drink or not to drink. That is the question. Or at least that is what Dry January is all about. It has been designated as a month to take stock of our relationship with alcohol. For me, that decision was made 24 years ago when I made the choice to stop drinking entirely. I did it by going through a substance use treatment program and I started … [Read more...]
National Recovery Month 2024 – There is Help and There is Hope
A “lingua franca” is a means of communication that is used when participants in trade or other activities speak different languages. A lingua franca is a bridge that allows the participants to understand one another and conduct the business at hand. For example, English is the lingua franca of aviation. Without the ability to communicate and understand each other, there would be far more flight … [Read more...]
New Laws in Minnesota: What is Cannabis Use Disorder?
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota and many other states has led some to conclude that the use of cannabis is always safe. And some have even (falsely) claimed that marijuana is not addictive. It is true that most people that use marijuana from time to time can do so safely and without significant physical or mental health complications. However, it has been estimated that as … [Read more...]