December 2009

Cyberpolarization

December 19, 2009

Image via Wikipedia By Richard Reeve The use of the cyber tools that have now become ubiquitous in our culture have led to some unexpected consequences.  In a fascinating essay on the political efficacy of, Elizabeth Kolbert writes: “Why group polarization occurs is not entirely clear. According to one theory, when people engage in discussions [...]

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Everything Needs Review and Updating

December 17, 2009

Image via Wikipedia By Richard Reeve An interesting blog post on the next revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (the DSM, as it’s known).  What’s fascinating about the suggestions offered here is that the author expresses his doubt that these suggestions will be incorporated, while none the less taking the time [...]

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Ripples

December 14, 2009

Image via Wikipedia An array of content emerging across our platforms that you might find of interest: Flip Video Camera Alumni Visit at the Family Foundation School Not All Sorrow Many Gifts The Family Foundation School Graduation Finding Destiny in the Personal Threads of Trauma

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A Season of Gratitude and Joy

December 12, 2009

Image via Wikipedia These weeks are full of anticipation and excitement, gratitude and joy.  Another group of graduates is leaving the Family Foundation School today having completed their schooling and grown in the principles of recovery, or to use the phrase from William James, “healthy mindedness.” Seeing families cross this threshold together is incredibly rewarding.  [...]

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Teen Substance Abuse and Depression Treatment Response

December 10, 2009

Image by caitlin.nobile via Flickr This study is one of the first to examine the association between substance use and depression treatment among depressed teens. The findings are consistent with other studies that found depression severity to be associated with a history of physical or sexual abuse, coexisting ODD or CD, and substance-related impairment. (see [...]

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Ripples

December 3, 2009

Image by ~FreeBirD®~ via Flickr …Continuing to index content emerging across our various platforms. Teaching History and the Program A Secret Benefit of Exercise Senator Bonacic visits Hancock Acceptance Comes in Time Alumni Shares Story By and By

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Alcohol and the Brain

December 2, 2009

“The bottom line is that research shows clearly that chronic use of heavy levels of alcohol is associated with adverse effects on the brain. The bad news is, if you want to reach your maximum potential with the brain you have, you should limit alcohol use to moderate levels (that is ?1 drink for females [...]

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