In his latest HuffPost Parents blog, Dr. Sack writes, “Well-meaning parents sometimes do things that unwittingly encourage their teens to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Is there room for improvement in your parenting practices?” Read more in “5 Things Parents Do That May Encourage Teen Substance Abuse.”
Dr. David Sack
Addiction Psychiatrist & Mental Health Expert
Elements Behavioral Health
Dr. David Sack
A sought-after media expert, Dr. Sack has appeared on Dateline NBC, Good Morning America, The Early Show, E! News, The Doctors, and many other outlets. He blogs for Huffington Post, PsychCentral and Psychology Today and has also been interviewed and quoted by the major print media, including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and Time Magazine. View Media Reel >
Dr. Sack’s Blog on Psych Central
- We Can’t Blame All Violence on Mental Illness March 8, 2018Nothing shakes us to the core like a school shooting. More often than not, follow-up investigations show that the person who pulled the trigger was suffering from a mental illness. […]David Sack, M.D.
- 8 Mindfulness Tips for Families of Addicts You Can Learn From Your Dog February 21, 2018I’ve been involved in addiction medicine for 40 years and have seen many innovations, but mindfulness remains one of my favorite tools for helping people with addiction as well as […]David Sack, M.D.
Dr. Sack’s Blog on Psychology Today
- How Can I Tell If I Have Treatment-Resistant Depression?Several issues can interfere with treatment and recovery.
- 6 At-Home Options When Your Drinking Is Becoming Too MuchLow-level intervention is a useful starting point for people who drink too much.