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I Just Relapsed on MDMA
February 10th, 2018What’s it like to relapse? If you’re struggling for your sanity, you’re not alone. Join Glenn as he relates what it’s like and how he plans to make another go of recovery. We’re behind you, Glenn!
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The Roots of U.S. Stigma of Drug Use and Addiction
February 8th, 2018This article explores the internal and external factors of the stigma of drug use and how it relates to our social understanding of addition. In this article, we’ll look at social context and how it affects identity for drug users…plus, its implications in policy, treatment, and criminalization of drug users.
The Drug, Set, and Setting Model of Addiction (An Intro)
September 26th, 2017A look at the clinical importance of Drug, Set, and Setting and, more importantly, how it can be applied to reduce harm in substance use.
If Not A.A., Then What?
July 7th, 2017An exploration of some of the most effective alternatives to A.A. here, with a section at the end for your questions.
Housing as Healthcare and Substance Use Treatment
May 21st, 2017Substance use is a substantial obstacle when drug users try to secure and maintain housing. Details about how housing can become an addiction treatment modality here. Ideas that can push our industry forward…!
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What is Harm Reduction? How is it Different from Traditional Addiction Treatment?
April 26th, 2017A look at Harm Reduction and the possibilities that this philosophy opens up in addiction treatment.
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How Marijuana Legalization Will Affect Substance Use Treatment: A Counselor’s Opinion
March 25th, 2017The legalization of marijuana makes many addiction treatment professionals uneasy. Here, we get an insider’s look into how recent changes in policy can/will impact the addiction industry as a whole. A timely and important commentary here.
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Unmanageability: A.A.’s Greatest Contribution to Addiction Treatment
December 2nd, 2016A call to treat people where they are at. Are you ready to look at addiction from another angle? How Step 1 can influence the way that we view the disease model of addiction. Plus, more thoughts here.
Should you take fentanyl or carfentanil?
October 3rd, 2016A brief look at the trends and dangers of synthetic opiates often mixed with heroin: fentanyl and/or carfentanil. Buyers beware!
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The principles of A.A. & N.A.: Is total abstinence helping or hurting addicts?
September 25th, 201612 step support groups believe that total abstinence is the only means to complete recovery. But, can this notion be more harmful than beneficial for some individuals in recovery? More on why no one should be stigmatized for their drug replacement and maintenance, here.
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