Ariel Avandeyev is a Criminal

On September 8, 2014, my wife and I were enjoying a beautiful afternoon at Black Pot beach on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i. It was a warm, sunny day and the beach area was crowded. I was still shell-shocked from a horrific incident about ten days earlier. I found myself looking over my shoulder, felt highly anxious, and … Continue reading Ariel Avandeyev is a Criminal →

Hillary Clinton: $10 Billion for Addiction Recovery Support

One reason I love our electoral process is it gives leaders a forum to propose new ideas. My biggest criticism of our democratic system is we allow partisan ideology to create intellectual walls between us. If Hillary offers a new approach to the substance abuse crisis we suffer in America, those on the Right tend to … Continue reading Hillary Clinton: $10 Billion for Addiction Recovery Support →

Vinegar: 45 SAFE and NATURAL Cleaning Solutions

1. Freshen up the fridge. Clean the shelves and walls with a solution of half water and half vinegar. 2. Brighten coffee cups and teacups. Gently scrub stains with equal parts vinegar and salt (or baking soda). 3. Eliminate odors. Swab plastic containers with a cloth dampened with vinegar. 4. Kill bathroom germs. Spray full-strength … Continue reading Vinegar: 45 SAFE and NATURAL Cleaning Solutions →

Organics Food and YOUR Pocketbook

On August 12th, The Garden Island newspaper reported the Kaua'i Farm Bureau will recognize Roy Oyama for his achievements in agriculture. The Kalaheo farmer said agriculture has always been a family affair. Roy told TGI, "Farming is relaxing and my kids try to tell me about different lifestyles like having free golf, or something. I … Continue reading Organics Food and YOUR Pocketbook →

Justin Kollar is an Unethical Bully

On Thursday, July 23rd, I was able to observe proceedings before the Honorable Judge Joe Moss, District Court of the Fifth Circuit, State of Hawai'i, Lihu'e Division. I have extensive background in criminal justice and this gave me an opportunity to observe Kaua'i County prosecuting attorney, Justin Kollar, in action. Kollar was elected to the position in … Continue reading Justin Kollar is an Unethical Bully →

Living the illicit Drug Dream

They survive by dealing drugs or other items in illegal markets. This is happening here in the Hanalei area of the island of Kaua'i. This is the reason why I believe Legal Markets are superior models when attempting to regulate recreational substance use.

Understanding Medical Cannabis (Marijuana)

I had one of the worst accidents possible -- shredded both knees. Can't walk, full isolation braces and surgery #1 three days ago. I have a second surgery next Tuesday and may need a third. I was injured May 14th. I used ice and Medical Cannabis to control pain and swelling up to surgery #1. … Continue reading Understanding Medical Cannabis (Marijuana) →

Case Study: Robert, a 35-year-old teacher

Considering Treatment Options The patient is a 35-year-old school teacher. He has been injecting heroin on and off since he was 16. He has never been arrested. He has been through many episodes of heroin detoxification, mostly outpatient methadone detoxification but has also been in three inpatient drug treatment programs. The last inpatient program was … Continue reading Case Study: Robert, a 35-year-old teacher →

Marijuana Addiction

ClearHealth attends a major medical training [4.13.13] on addiction, including discussions on alcohol, tobacco, opioids and illicit drugs. The program discusses an effective practice to treat Substance Use Disorders: Screening, Brief Intervention, Referal and Treatment (SBIRT) Take a few minutes to tell us what you think of their section on Cannabis (marijuana) Addiction. Download the … Continue reading Marijuana Addiction →

20 Pain Killers in your Kitchen

Excellent Alternatives to Taking OTC or Prescription Pain Medication Make muscle pain a memory with ginger When Danish researchers asked achy people to jazz up their diets with ginger, it eased muscle and joint pain, swelling and stiffness for up to 63 percent of them within two months. Experts credit ginger’s potent compounds called gingerols, … Continue reading 20 Pain Killers in your Kitchen →