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What to Look for in an Addiction Therapist, Part 1 May 16, 2012 . 5 Comments
What exactly is an “addiction therapist” anyway? You may have decided to take a look at your drug and alcohol use to consider whether it’s a problem, or you may have already decided ... Read More
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Recovery Can Feel a Lot Like Skydiving May 14, 2012 . 7 Comments
I’m a big fan of analogies and metaphors. When I think about eating disorders and recovery, analogies and metaphors often form in my mind, and I use them to describe and explain the process ... Read More
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Does Adolescent Binge Drinking Lead to Alcohol Dependence? May 3, 2012 . 9 Comments
Alcohol dependence is a worldwide concern. Individuals who are addicted to alcohol experience social, economic, and relational challenges that can put a strain on the people they are closest ... Read More
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Do Nutritional Supplements Open the Door for Steroid Use in Youth? May 3, 2012 . 7 Comments
Young adults are under an immense amount of social and peer pressure. The ideal body image portrayed to most young adults is one with lean muscle mass and minimal body fat. Achieving this ... Read More
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Helping Women with Alcohol and Violence Issues Through Mindfulness April 6, 2012 . 7 Comments
Mindfulness is a therapeutic approach that focuses on increasing a client’s attentiveness and awareness of the present, through acceptance and understanding, without judgment. Mindfulness-based ... Read More
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Gambling: an Addiction for More Than Just Adults
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It is estimated that compulsive gambling affects 2% to 4% of Americans and disproportionately more men than women. Although men tend to develop gambling addictions at a younger age, women ... Read More
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Is There a Link Between Alcohol Use and Internet Use in College Students? April 2, 2012 . 5 Comments
College students have high rates of internet use. This generation has access to multiple forms of instant communication, through Skype, Twitter, and Facebook and uses the internet for nearly ... Read More
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Letter to My Sister April 2, 2012 . 12 Comments
The following is an open letter to my sister Andrea Haber, who died from complications due to alcoholism on 10/31/11. Dearest Anj: Just a note to let you know how much I miss you. It’s ... Read More
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Stimulant Misuse in College Students with ADHD March 23, 2012 . 7 Comments
Substance misuse among college students has been extensively researched. There is also limited research addressing the issue of substance (legal and illegal) misuse in college students ... Read More
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What I Am Looking for Is Not at J.CREW March 19, 2012 . 7 Comments
Regrets collect like old friends Here to relive your darkest moments I can see no way, I can see no way And all of the ghouls come out to play And every demon wants his pound of flesh ... Read More
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Individuals Addicted to Internet Pornography See It As Positive and Negative March 16, 2012 . 10 Comments
Viewing internet pornography (IP) is an activity that has grown dramatically in recent years. Some individuals who view IP admit that it has negatively impacted their lives by increasing ... Read More
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A Moment of Clarity: Fear vs. Faith in the Therapeutic Process, Part II February 27, 2012 . 3 Comments
This is the second part in a series. We met two or three times during his stay in rehab; I encouraged him to follow the program, praising his courage in agreeing to treatment. He believed, ... Read More