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2014-08-18 12:04:26
I have been deeply impacted emotionally by the news of Robin William’s suicide…

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2014-11-19 10:13:36
Many parents have questions and concerns about their teenager’s alcohol and drug usage, including how best to set limits and rules within the household.These issues may become concealed a […]

2015-02-23 11:05:40
Navigating addiction treatment services can be an overwhelming process, especially when you or your loved one is in crisis. However, it is also important to understand that there are […]

2015-03-25 01:51:55
My friend recently forwarded me the April 2015 Atlantic Magazine article “The Irrationality of Alcoholics Anonymous” by Gabrielle Glaser. If I did not have personal and professional exp […]

2015-06-29 10:23:09
For those trying to cut back on their drinking or for sober alcoholics, the summertime and the many celebrations that accompany it can be temptations.Many will report that the warm […]

2015-09-29 13:28:13
There are many views and opinions about what is needed for alcoholics to maintain long-term sobriety/recovery. There are therapeutic coping skills, medical model, evidence-based research, […]

2015-10-13 15:44:28
One of the symptoms of an alcohol problem or Alcohol-Use Disorder is when individuals make “rules” around their drinking. These rules may offer a false sense of security that their dri […]

2016-01-13 11:36:44
There is an endless and overwhelming amount of information on the Web about addiction treatment options. Many people have no idea where to begin…

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2016-04-08 16:13:20
Throughout my personal and professional experiences working with active and sober alcoholics I have noted a theme: shame.

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2016-07-19 17:37:59
I have witnessed staff conduct insurance utilization reviews advocating for additional days of treatment for clients desperately in need—sometimes successfully and sometimes n […]

2016-11-01 15:07:47
Sadly, politics are not the only arena for scandals, corruption and greed. The addiction treatment field is an arena that we would hope to associate with a caring culture.

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2017-02-06 12:21:53
The term “Savior Complex” may have a positive connotation. However, when you learn more, it is clear that this behavior pattern may be problematic.

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2017-06-03 09:48:00
Why it was surprising to read the title of the New York Post article “Brad Pitt and the New Alcoholism.”

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2017-06-19 16:43:25
Suicide is not a “blame game.”

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2017-08-21 17:35:06
“Mom’s dead. Not sure if anyone told you.”
This is the message I woke up to from my brother at 6AM on a work day. For a second, I thought he was joking.

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2017-11-17 14:54:21
The largest barrier to alcoholics getting treatment is shame. This is ironic because getting help and getting sober should be an action that alcoholics feel proud of.

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2018-03-09 13:47:16
An individual’s environment often reflects what is happening in their mind—a projection of the chaos or obsessiveness or scattered thought patterns.

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2018-06-07 11:26:25
Rose McGowan’s intriguing documentary series “Citizen Rose” about her involvement in the #MeToo movement could pave the way for recovery pride.

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2018-09-17 16:07:59
Clinicians may not recognize the symptoms or might deny how they are feeling.

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2018-12-17 21:28:01
The holidays are quickly approaching, and this may be both a blessing and curse in terms of family dynamics.

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