ETG Ethyl Glucuronide Tests Co...
Created on Wednesday, 02 August 2017 14:24
EtG, or Ethyl Glucuronide, is the ingredient responsible for the intoxicating effect of wine, beer, and liquor and is produced by the fermentation of yeast, sugars, and starches.
Before EtG testing, the most widely available test to determine alcoho...
Alcohol Monitoring Improves th...
Created on Monday, 05 June 2017 16:26
Alcohol breathalyzer monitoring improves co-parenting relationships when there are concerns about one of the parent’s alcohol consumption. After one year of monitoring I sent two surveys, one to my Soberlink monitoring participants and one to t...
Ash Foundation Awards Smartpho...
Created on Wednesday, 03 May 2017 17:39
The Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard University, announced Outreach Smartphone Monitoring as one of the Top 25 programs in this year’s Innovations in American Government Awards competition.
Outreach Smar...
Ten Reasons to Use an Experien...
Created on Thursday, 20 April 2017 21:27
Not all cases using Soberlink require a professional monitor to oversee and manage the monitoring process. Cases that do not need a professional monitor are cases where the parties have good communication and a sense of shared power that equates to...
Upjohn Study Shows Xanax (Alpr...
Created on Monday, 09 January 2017 20:21
Dr. Isaac Marks and Dr. Richard Swinson led a study to determine the efficacy of the benzodiazepine class drug, alprazolam, marketed under the brand name, Xanax, by its developer, Upjohn. The Marks and Swinson study was published in the British Journ...
Using Soberlink in Family Law ...
Created on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 22:07
The holidays can be a difficult time for divorcing or divorced families. Splitting time with your children during the holidays is never easy. Alcohol related concerns compound the difficulties. The concerned parent likely worries about alcohol abuse ...
Abstinence and Recovery Monito...
Created on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 22:05
Abstinence and Recovery Monitoring provides :
Increased abstinence success rates
Reliable documentation/accountability
Clarification of objectives/Treatment plan adjustments
The other parent is taken out of the "monitoring role"
Cost savin...
Drug Schedules
Created on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 22:04
Drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five (5) distinct categories or schedules depending upon the drug's acceptable medical use and the drug's abuse or dependency potential.
The abuse rate is a determinate ...
Do Alcoholics Really Want Help...
Created on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 22:02
One of the greatest myths about alcoholics/addicts is that it is difficult to get them to seek help. I have found just the opposite. The trick is to have an enrolling conversation with them. I have never met an addict/alcoholic who secretly does not ...
Medicinal Marijuana Use
Created on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 22:01
With the rise of marijuana use for medicinal purposes the question in the back of people's minds these days, especially professionals practicing in family law is, "Is all this marijuana use dangerous?" The ScienceDaily (Feb. 10, 2012) includes the fo...
Are you a functional alcoholic...
Created on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 22:00
Over the years I have found that most people come up with a stereotype – down and out, drinks in the morning, can't hold a job, and can't function in the world. In actuality, this describes a very small percentage of people who meet medical cri...
When Coached by me
Created on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 22:00
When you are coached by me, here are the things I believe...
There is no such thing as hopeless. Anyone can change.
Relapse is an indicator not a failure.
Addiction is not a sign of weakness. It is a neurochemical, biological, psychosocial, and ...
