Karl Benzio

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  Oct 31, 2014

  Trick or Treat? Stop Pretending To Be Someone Else and Show God Your True Self

  As a kid, when I was trolling my neighborhood at Halloween for Reese's peanut butter cups, Sweet-Tarts, Hershey bars, chip and pretzels, real money or the best treat of all—a full-size candy bar—I was often confused about what "trick or treat" actually was. I never really understood it!

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  Sep 16, 2014

  10 Warning Signs That a Relationship Could Become Abusive

  When behavior shocks the world — whether a high-profile murder, domestic violence involving a sports star or even corporal punishment uncertainties surrounding a football player — there are always questions: "Where were the signs that this could happen?" "Why didn't we see this coming?"

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  Sep 12, 2014

  What Really is Addiction? Answers in the Bible and Science

  As a scientist and psychiatrist, I believe the Bible has all the principles necessary for us not only to survive but also to thrive in this spiritual war. Decision-making science (psychology, biology and neuroscience) is a great tool to condense these awesome but often unwieldy principles of the Bible into bite-sized digestible nuggets for daily use.

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  Aug 22, 2014

  7 Essential Elements for Transformation

  We are all looking to change, grow, mature and transform our lives. It might be losing a few pounds, quitting caffeine or saving money—or something more substantial like controlling emotions, becoming more Christ-like or overcoming addiction.

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  Jul 31, 2014

  Top 19 Physical, Psychological, Spiritual and Societal Reasons Marijuana Should Not be Legal

  Marijuana, especially the legalization of it for recreational or medicinal purposes, has been a controversial topic since the '60s. Overwhelming data exists about the harm this chemical causes, but many people with a loud voice continue to demand access to it — via easier and easier avenues.

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  Jul 17, 2014

  Jesus' Purpose: Start a Behavioral Health Revolution

  As a psychiatrist, I apply a BioPsychoSpiritual model to help people explore and understand how God designed them, how the design got broken and how to restore it for joyful and fulfilled living.

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  Jul 1, 2014

  Fourth of July Freedom: Are You Really Free?

  Throughout America this week, we celebrate our country's birthday and commemorate winning our freedom from England. Freedom is a wonderful feeling, a state (literally and figuratively) of mind and a privilege. Until I visited and lived with people in oppressed and persecuted areas of the world, I really didn't understand the magnitude and insidious ramifications of persecution or the powerful meaning of freedom.

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  Jun 19, 2014

  Summer Months Prime Time for Teen Alcohol and Drug Experimentation

  Unfortunately, as school-year stress melts away in the summer sun, also melting away are accountability, structure, supervision, stimulation, focus and even brain cells due to inactivity.