Doc's Thoughts

I often talk to patients in the office and ask about how something made them feel. I’ll get a blank look, a shrug, or a

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