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Dealing with depression: Self-help activities in recovery
Depression is common in recovery and in life. For dealing with depression, we offer three (3) simple self-help activities that can help.
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Are inpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers always necessary?
Can you get sober without inpatient drug and alcohol treatment centers? Yes. Learn more here.
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Top 10 national drug or alcohol use hotlines
For people in need of urgent help with drug or alcohol problems, we offer the top 10 telephone hotlines.
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Motivational interviewing practice for drug use and problem drinking
The nature of addiction is ambivalence. But as therapists, we want to avoid resistance to “change” in our clients. Written for psychologists in clinical practice treating potential addiction, we present three(s) ways to identify motivation, change, and tailored treatment for drug and alcohol abuse clients here.
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Drug Addiction and PTSD
Addictions can result from the immense pressure of symptoms from PTSD. A review of post traumatic stress and how it impacts us. Plus, Dr. Steve offers guidance from the Bible on how to heal from PTSD here.
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How medical professionals should treat drug addicts and alcoholics
Addiction is not a crime. On the contrary, drug and alcohol addiction are treatable illnesses. Here we present guidelines for how medical staff can work with and treat addicts. A must read for all medical professionals treating addicts.
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How to prepare for a miracle in drug addiction & alcoholism recovery
How can recovery happen? Yet again, Rabbi Taub helps us understand the “self” in relationship to a Higher Power and helps us prepare for miracles in recovery. Contemplate what it takes to pray for a miracle in addiction recovery here.
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7 advantages of video conferencing with an addiction counselor
Video conferencing with an addiction counselor can be less expensive, more comfortable and more flexible than traditional face-to-face therapy. Consider these and other advantages to working with an addiction counselor from the comfort of your own home.
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Can a recovery video stop drug relapse?
Relapse prevention is a process in sobriety. But can a video help you stop a planned relapse? If you are in need of encouragement in recovery, check out this video.
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Homeless substance abuse – can street addicts be treated?
Learn how a D.C. based addiction treatment program has helped the homeless for more than 25 years. We review the best practices in homeless substance abuse treatment. More on substance abuse and the homeless here.
Monday May 21st 2012
- Addiction Blog
- Alcoholism
- Drug Abuse
- Compulsive Gambling
- Internet Addiction
- Prescription Drug Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
