Dr. Rick Barnett - Psychology & Addictions

The number of drug overdose deaths continues to rise and is not expected to go down anytime soon[1]. In 2017 there were upwards of 70,000 drug overdose deaths. Over 49,000 of these deaths were opioid-related with fentanyl-related deaths doubling from 2016-2017[2]. However, an estimated 23,000 (nearly 1/3) drug deaths did not involve opioids. Of the 49,000 opioid-related deaths, nearly 11,000 involved benzodiazepines and almost 15,000 involved cocaine. Put simply, many drug overdose deaths in 2016 and 2017 involved drugs (including alcohol) other than or in combination with opioids.

Trauma, Suicide, Self-Doubt, Faith and The Pursuit of Life.

Suicide Prevention and Awareness, Depression, Alcohol, Addiction

We are drinking, drugging, eating, Gaming/Gambling, smoking and screwing ourselves to death.

Craving can relieve and cause suffering. Craving can kill and it can create.

The curse of comfort vs the choice for change.

Models of Addiction

BPS Health Intro