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What am I missing? Part 1: Defining the Problem and Attachment Theory
April 11, 2024 .
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“what am I missing; I keep relapsing and don’t know why I have such a difficult time remaining clean and sober?” How we treat addiction in treatment must change. The idea that ... Read More
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How to Achieve Long-Term Recovery from Substance Use
August 14, 2018 .
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Recovery from substance abuse is a long and complicated process. While much of the literature focuses on early recovery—a fragile and critical time—there are thousands of folks in long-term ... Read More
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Substance Addiction: 5 Myths (and Truths) About Relapse Prevention
June 26, 2017 .
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Think you know about relapse prevention? Answer “true” or “false” to the following questions: If you stop the use of a mood-altering substance and then begin using again, you have ... Read More
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Alcohol and Trauma: Drinking as a Way to Cope with the Past
June 2, 2017 .
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Did you know one of the main predictors for having a substance use disorder is experiencing trauma? A quick internet search yields many definitions of trauma. I think the simplest definition ... Read More
