Category: Doctor’s Thoughts

Humans are hauntingly dualistic. We are capable of stunning generosity, kindness, and empathy. We also can be heartbreakingly cruel, greedy, and indifferent. This duality lives

You are doing the best you can. So am I. Actually, so is everyone. At any one moment, at any given time, we are all

Rupture is inevitable in our relationships. Particularly in our close relationships, rupture is painful, and we go to lengths to avoid it. A rupture is

When we think about people who have a substance use disorder, there are two dominant perspectives that drive our worldview and shape our thinking. One

We have often heard “you are what you eat.” This is literally true. Our bones, muscles, tendons, and organs are made up of atoms that

If you tried to grow an orchid in the desert, it would go poorly. Orchids need high humidity, consistent, warm temperatures, and moderate light under

The ancient philosophers tried to understand what makes us happy. Modern academics study the question, and try to come up with answers. It is such

I recently heard about a thought experiment that was useful to me, so I thought I’d share it. This is not a new idea– it

I have written before about seeing addiction as a maladaptive response to distress. Seen in this way, addiction is chemical coping– habitually using a substance