The Influence of Sober Support Networks
December 7, 2017
One of the important things to understand about addicts and alcoholics is that drugs and alcohol served a purpose in their lives. It helped the
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Medication Assisted Treatment
November 30, 2017
The opioid crisis is in full swing, and is not showing signs of slowing down any time soon. As a result of this epidemic sweeping
Family Therapy
November 9, 2017
Family therapy is a relatively new form of treatment, first introduced in the 1950’s. Based on the assumption that psychological issues are the result of
Dialectical Behavior Therapy in the Treatment of Addiction
October 25, 2017
A main goal of dialectical behavior therapy is to improve emotional regulation and reactivity to external stimuli. These skills can be especially impactful for people
Reflecting About EMDR & Substance Abuse Treatment
October 12, 2017
For as long as I have been working in the field of substance abuse treatment there has always been a concern that a client may
Risks and Benefits of Psychotropic Medications
October 2, 2017
It is not uncommon for clients in treatment to have resistance towards being prescribed psychotropic medication due to such factors as side effects, risk of
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
September 8, 2017
Albert Ellis, the founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is among the most influential psychologists, and has profoundly impacted the treatment of mental illness
EMDR Therapy and Complex Trauma
September 1, 2017
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) became the preferred treatment approach for people suffering from PTSD trauma and single incident trauma (car accidents, rape, etc.)
Co-Occurring Anxiety Disorders
August 24, 2017
Anxiety disorders are characterized by feelings of excessive fear and anxiety that can result in behavioral dysfunction and physiological reactions. There are six categories of