by Mark Shaw | Sep 22, 2022 | TAC Blog
by TAC TEAM with Dr. Mark E. Shaw Part 1 (of 3) John (age 36) is seeking the same high from his usual drug of choice from one of his usual dealers. Jake (age 15) is experimenting with vaping for the first time. His friend at school gives it to him so he can “stay...
by Mark Shaw | May 23, 2022 | TAC Blog
By Dr. Mark Shaw Desperation.[1] That’s what seems to be driving the three persons who have submitted to a surgical brain procedure called DBS to potentially solve their cravings for illicit drugs. DBS stands for Deep Brain Stimulation: a nickel sized hole is cut into...
by Mark Shaw | Feb 24, 2022 | TAC Blog
Can brain surgery solve a person’s addiction problem? Read WORLD Magazine’s February 23, 2022 article by Addie Michaelian here! Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a new, highly experimental brain surgery that attempts to regulate one’s cravings, or what...
by Mark Shaw | Dec 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Advent: Meditations for Addicts by Mark Shaw & Shirley Crowder – Read for Free with Kindle Unlimited! “In one very factual way, encouraging one another to keep Christ central in Christmas is rather naive. CHRIST is central in CHRISTmas! Christmas is totally...
by Mark Shaw | Feb 15, 2021
By Louis Samaritano, Certified Biblical Counselor, DBS, ACBC, IABC, CABC. What are Psychostimulants? Psychostimulants include drugs such as Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine, or Concerta. These drugs are prescribed to treat DSM-5 disorders such as Attention Deficit...