by Jeff Clark, MD | Jan 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Although addiction has deep physiological roots, it is defined in terms of behavior. Addiction is the repeated use of harmful substances despite experiencing significant negative consequences. Dependence, on the other hand, is just physiology. Dependence is a natural...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Jan 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Alignment is working towards a shared goal. How the goal will be achieved is accepted by all parties, but each individual may have different reasons for getting there. Alignment can be temporary or permanent, transactional or self-less, value-driven or amoral. Unity...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Jan 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
I had a lot of things to write this week, but it’s not going to come out today. I’ve felt numb for days. In the United States of America, a group of violent insurgents breached the capital while urged on by the president and some of his allies. It’s something...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Jan 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
Mindfulness–the practice of observing ourselves and our surroundings in a non-judgmental way–isn’t the end all be all of mental wellness. But for many people, mindfulness is a powerful tool for focusing on the present. (And no, mindfulness isn’t just...
by Jeff Clark, MD | Dec 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
When I’m teaching medical students about a mental health diagnosis, I love to ask an important question: is this a problem that responds better to medication or psychotherapy? In most cases, the answer is simple. Therapy and medications produce similar results, and...
