Addictions

Is Anthony Weiner suffering from Mental Illness? | 5 Things to know about Exhibitionism

Jun 17, 2011 1 Comment

People who think rationally are asking many questions about the recent behavior of Former Congressman Anthony Weiner like: Why would he Tweet risqué pictures of himself to people he never met? Has he not learned from the example of others who got caught sexting? Reporters have asked “How could he be so stupid?” Why would [...]

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5 Signs of Prescription Drug Addiction | Father’s bond after losing their sons

Jun 14, 2011 No Comments

“Pills mills” are all over the news. What are pill mills? According to CBS News, pill mills are places where doctors provide prescription pain medication without medical exams or testing. The most often obtained prescriptions are Oxycodone and Hydrocodone, (both are Opiods). Persons addicted will go through just about any hoops to obtain it either by doctor shopping (which means [...]

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5 Behaviors from Video Games and Gaming Addiction?

Jun 08, 2011 No Comments

“It is just a game!”  Is this a common response from your children when you question the violent content of their video games? It is possible that children, teens and adults can be negatively impacted by playing these games for an extended amount of time.  There is a lack of research for long term effects in [...]

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Gaming Addiction | World of Warcraft (WarCrack): Quick Way to Lose Your Spouse, Job or Fail School

May 06, 2011 1 Comment

Do you notice that your spouse or child becomes irritable when you suggest that they decrease the time they spend gaming? Do you wonder how much is too much? Gaming is not all together a negative activity but one danger it is possible it could turn into an addiction. Children & Teens are skipping school [...]

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Tips to Keep your Child or Teen off the Bully Radar | Fox 35 Jim West

Mar 16, 2011 No Comments

“You’re a freak!” “Everyone thinks you are a loser!” Nobody likes you.” “If you died no one would notice or care! Sound familiar? 50% of students are bullied by the time they finish school and 10% are repeatedly bullied.  Bullying is a major issue and a buzz in the media.  As a bullying expert I [...]

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Sex, Students, & Teachers! 10 Tips to Protect Your Child | Michelle Preston

Mar 10, 2011 No Comments

10 Tips To Protect Your Child A high school teacher having sex with a teenaged student is the hot topic this week. Once again, a female teacher is accused of seducing a young male student into a sexual relationship. Michelle Preston, a Shawnee Mission High School teacher allegedly established an inappropriate relationship with the student [...]

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