The Las Vegas Coroner just released that Danny Gans, the well known Las Vegas Entertainer, had toxic levels of hydromorphone (Dilaudid) in his system and died from an accidental overdose. We ... Read More »

I am at the midpoint of my month as the hospitalist at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. I have worked as a physician through the Aids epidemic, worked to fight multi-drug resistant ... Read More »

With mental health benefits being slashed or all together disappearing, consumers & insurance companies are looking for ways to get in and out of therapy quickly by strategically targeting ... Read More »

Stepping into a therapist's office for the first time takes courage. In fact, the decision can be so stressful that some people wait until they are in crisis and/or have exhausted all others ways ... Read More »

This is the fourth and I think the final part to the IALAC series. I have one final thought that I want to share. I realized it's not only important to learn how to protect your IALAC sign but ... Read More »

This will be the second Mother's Day without my mother and I am noticing a trend. About mid-April it starts - the commercials, the billboards, and newspaper ads collectively describing the ... Read More »

I am lovable and capable: Isn't that what it's all about? If we all felt lovable and capable there would be significantly less depression, anxiety or panic as diagnosable conditions. Urban legend ... Read More »

Have you heard the saying: If you want something done ask a busy person? You know the type: full time job, full time parent, on the PTA, neighborhood watch, volunteers and always says yes when ... Read More »