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What can happen here.

This is a site for discussion...about addictions, addictive behavior, relationships and other aspects of addictions.

It is also a place to discuss educational concerns in general, or specifically.

Let's see what develops as we move forward with a respectful and informative process.

Lina Liken, Ed.D., CAP

Do you, your friends, or your family have issues or questions about addictions? Let's talk.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Crisis in Our Schools

There has been violence in our schools, yet what has happened lately in this area seems to be taking it to a new and horrific level. The burning of a boy and the stomping/beating of a young girl take my breath away. Is there concern about these kinds of events, what about the parents who send their children to school to learn, how are they taking it? What are your thoughts. DrL

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Gaming isolation and abuse

Last night a Mom spoke with me about her son who games, eats, games and refuses to leave the house for anything. He lacks all human contact out of the house and considers that his post high school life is complete. Does this seem to be a trend with others, what age brackets are being affected? Is this a new 'normal'?

Monday, March 22, 2010

children and preoccupation with handheld games etc

I was thinking today about the "craze" around hand held activities that seem to be distracting, and sometimes consuming our youth. Is anyone concerned about the by products of this focus? What do you think? DrL

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Issues of abuse

Just thinking today...how many homes have turmoil due to abuse of something....is it just our normal, and we live with it, or are we allowed to desire change and improvement in that setting? What do you think? DrL