: About Me

I am a clinical social worker and addictions counselor with over 25 years experience. I enjoy assisting individuals, couples, and families make desired changes in their lives. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, addictions,men's issues, chronic pain, and Christian counseling. I integrate established psychological principles with Biblical truths. I truly enjoy my work! I am a published author, having written several articles for professional journals as well a chapter for a book. I live and practice in central North Carolina, a wonderful part of the country. I am available to speak to groups and churches. My web site is www.shoutlife.com/clenrichment.

My passion is ...

obeying God's calling in my life and being the best husband, father, and friend I can be..

I know too much about ...

professional golf.

My parents always told me ...

thiknk positive!

My childhood ambition ...

famous athlete.

My favorite memory ...

fishing with my father.

Why I write ...

I just enjoy putting ideas and words together and sharing them with others

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

books/CD's on Christian spiritual growth, American history, and sports

My first job ...

Working in a zoo.

My best moment ...

Accepting Jesus Christ as my Savior, when I realized I was a sinner saved by His grace!.

My inspiration ...

Jesus Christ.

Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Factors that influence substance abuse

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   Substance abuse or dependence is considered a biopsychosocial disorder. There are many factors that influence whether a person will be someone who can experiment with substances or use substances occasionally or will be someone who becomes a full-blown addict.      The first factor is genetics. Persons whose biological parents were addicted to substances are extremely vulnerable to inheriting the addictive trait. This comes from the person not only being exposed to family member's substance use while growing up, but inheriting the brain chemistry that causes the...

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