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10 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship During Recovery
June 5, 2018 .
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As a couples therapist, I receive a lot of calls from couples in which one partner is either in or recently completed a recovery program. I wish there was a manual to help couples navigate ... Read More
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Study Explores Influences on Substance Abuse Treatment Participation
May 28, 2018 .
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About 22 million Americans have an addiction to substances such as prescription drugs, illicit drugs, and alcohol. However, only 2.5 million Americans seek substance abuse treatment. Even ... Read More
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The Prison Problem: Recidivism Rates and Mental Health
May 20, 2018 .
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More and more Americans with mental health concerns are becoming incarcerated. This population of has reached “crisis proportions,” according to the National Alliance on Mental Health ... Read More
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Codependency and Self-Care: When Someone You Love Abuses Alcohol
April 26, 2018 .
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Few things may be more devastating than coming to terms with a loved one’s alcohol abuse. The day you realize the person you care about doesn’t just “party,” isn’t just ... Read More
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Addiction and Anxiety: How Therapy Can Help You Make a Change
April 25, 2018 .
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Addiction is a struggle on many levels. Addiction to alcohol or other drugs is hard to control. It can make you feel guilty or ashamed. It can strain your relationships at home and at work. So ... Read More
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What Is Best for Alcoholism—Rehab, Alcoholics Anonymous, or Both? April 16, 2018 . 1 Comment
Dear GoodTherapy.org, With the help of my friends and family, and particularly a recent intervention they had for me, I’m coming to terms with the fact I’m an alcoholic. I started drinking ... Read More
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What Should I Look for When Seeking Help for Drug or Alcohol Abuse?
April 2, 2018 .
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The journey toward recovery from an alcohol or drug issue is often long, and the path may be full of bumps. Finding the right type of treatment can be a key factor in your progress, however, ... Read More
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Cause or Symptom? Exploring the Link Between C-PTSD and Addiction
January 31, 2018 .
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Working in the field of complex posttraumatic stress (C-PTSD) is immensely rewarding. Exploring a new field and finding more effective ways to help individuals in acute distress is as exciting ... Read More
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Study Explores How People With Addictions Get Sober
November 8, 2017 .
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About 46% of people who once had an issue with drug or alcohol use achieved sobriety without formal treatment or assistance, according to a study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. ... Read More
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Where Do You Fall on the Spectrum of Alcohol Use?
October 24, 2017 .
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Not everyone who drinks alcohol has a drinking problem. Most people fall on a continuum of alcohol use throughout their lives. An increase in alcohol use and problems associated with it ... Read More
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Addiction: The Latest Plague Stealing Our Children
September 20, 2017 .
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Parents have long worried about the horrible afflictions that could steal their children’s lives—from the dismemberment and exile of leprosy to an iron lung or life on crutches due ... Read More
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The Importance of Recovery Communities for Addiction and Abuse
September 19, 2017 .
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Anyone who has ever been in recovery from addiction or abuse can attest to the fact it is not easy. The process of recognizing there is a problem; increasing motivation to take control; ... Read More
