Wisconsin has long been recognized for one of the worst records in the country for alcoholism and drunken driving. We are the only state in the county that doesn't criminalize drinking and driving. The result of drunkeness and binge drinking is many needless deaths of innocent drivers and their passengers, as well as friends and family. It also costs taxpayers billions according to The Wisconsin Alcohol Policy Project at the University of Wisconsin Law School. How many times have you Continue Reading
Owning Our Mental Health, Anna Browness-Park
Mental health treatment and legal commitment issues were the subject of a recent series of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel articles. When it is estimated that one in four Americans is affected by mental illness I look for examples of hope and help for those confronting these challenges. In the Vancouver Sun, Anna Browness-Park shares some valuable ideas on how taking control of our thinking can beat bipolar and depression issues. An excerpt follows: By Anna Browness-Park--“I think, Continue Reading