The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM): A History
The story of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is one that includes a signer of the Declaration of Independence (not…
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The Scarlet Sisterhood: Treating Partners of Sex Addicts
Addiction is a disease, end of discussion . . . right? As practitioners within the field of behavioral health and wellness, we…
What about Grandma and Grandpa?
“I always looked forward to being a grandmother. I pictured myself holding a new baby, reading the books my children enjoyed to…
The President’s Commission: Headed in the Right Direction?
The President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis has released its initial draft recommendations. A bipartisan commission of policy…
The Stigma of Addiction: Women and Children
Having worked in addiction health care for nearly four decades, I have found the stigma behind substance-related disorders to be one of…