The holidays present challenges for some individuals in recovery from addiction, especially those who are new to the process. Following are ideas I have discussed with groups of individuals in treatment during the holidays to ...
Since the beginning of addiction treatment, abstinence has been heralded as the goal for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Yet, while abstinence as the goal, this is inconsistent with the reality that for many programs, ...
This is the first installment in a two-column series focusing on embracing the quality of patience, with particular reference to its relevance to enhancing both the successfulness and overall quality on recovery from alcoholism, drug ...
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a well-known, evidence-based, brief counseling approach for substance use disorders (SUDs) that combines person-centered principles with strategies for enhancing motivation for change (Miller & Rollnick, 2012). Counselors using MI help their ...
The story of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is one that includes a signer of the Declaration of Independence (not Hamilton), a politician fighting a death-bed promise, an alcoholic billionaire, Freedom Riders, and ...
Addiction is a disease, end of discussion . . . right? As practitioners within the field of behavioral health and wellness, we have all heard the message, loud and clear. Many of us subscribe to ...
“I always looked forward to being a grandmother. I pictured myself holding a new baby, reading the books my children enjoyed to this child, and having a new life to love. I never imagined I ...
The President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis has released its initial draft recommendations. A bipartisan commission of policy makers and scientists, this commission has been tasked with the development of a ...
Having worked in addiction health care for nearly four decades, I have found the stigma behind substance-related disorders to be one of the most crippling hindrances to widespread recovery. This stigma, exacerbated among pregnant women ...
With fierce body slams and an Atomic Leg Drop, Terry Gene Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan) wrestled his way to the top ranks of celebrity stardom and Hulkamania. Hulk Hogan dominated World Wrestling Federation (WWF) opponents ...
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