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6 Ways to Have More Energy For Addiction Recovery
We all could use more energy, and that’s especially true for anyone starting out in addiction recovery. There are several reasons someone just starting her recovery journey may be feeling tired, lethargic, and unmotivated. One is poor nutrition. Many addictions cause...
The Case Against the Sinclair Method
The Sinclair Method Debunked The Sinclair Method is a treatment for alcoholism that uses the drug naltrexone to disrupt the pleasurable aspect of drinking. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that binds to mu receptors in the brain. The endorphins produced by drinking...
What is Pseudoaddiction?
Pseudoaddiction is a term coined in 1989 to describe the phenomenon of patients with pain being under-treated. The idea is that patients with legitimate pain that could be alleviated with opioid painkillers exhibit drug-seeking behavior that is misinterpreted as...
Signs of a Cocaine Addiction
The opioid crisis in the US has mostly overshadowed another growing problem: cocaine is back. Nearly a million Americans struggle with cocaine use issues every year and cocaine is responsible for about 40 percent of drug-related emergency room visits. Fatal overdoses...
10 Things Sponsorship Is and Isn’t
Sponsorship is an important part of life after treatment and an integral part of a person’s lifetime journey through recovery. It is part of our continuing care, and is not a formal part of residential or outpatient care. Very little was written on the topic in the...
Intimacy in Counseling
Open your favorite academic search engine and query “intimacy in counseling” or some variation on that theme. The vast majority of articles, chapters and books you will find referenced address how counselors help patients deal with intimacy in their relationships....
What We Believe About Addiction Matters
By Dr. John Dyben, DHSc, MCAP, CMHP, MFT - Chief Clinical Officer In modern society, there are numerous issues that impact individuals, families, and society as a whole. Crime, war, disease, and poverty are a few. What we believe about these and other issues is a...
The Cycle of Addiction and Alcoholism
Taking a Drink, Using a Drug It begins when a person has one or two drinks or recreationally uses drugs. Their intention is to moderate or for their use to not get out of control. It's most often accompanied by a rationale of, "I'm just going to have a couple to...
Why Do People Drink Alcohol?
For most people, a drink or two can be a way to celebrate an occasion or compliment a nice meal. Others may not enjoy alcohol at all; they don’t like the taste, they don’t like the sensation of being tipsy, or they don’t like feeling out of control. If you happen to...
Fast Facts About Meth Addiction, Psychosis and Withdrawal
Methamphetamines, more commonly referred to as crystal meth or meth, are some of the most devastating illicit drugs available today. Meth is a powerful drug that can instantly open the door to misuse, dependence, and addiction. Crystal methamphetamine is a central...
Fast Facts About Alcoholism and Alcohol Use in the United States
Whether you prefer beer, wine, or liquor, what you don't know about alcohol can hurt you. Before your next drink, take a look at some facts regarding alcohol and alcohol abuse. Facts about Alcohol & Alcoholism How Common is Alcohol Use?...
History of Addiction | Silkworth | Allergy | Craving
In this article, review of the latest scientific discoveries reveals the latest information on the role of particular genes that influence addiction to alcohol and drugs. Neuropsychology, as well, ties addiction to the limbic portion of the brain, to the aptly named...
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