The Addiction Specialists

10/27/2025

Harm Reduction: A Lifeline, Not a Loophole

Harm reduction is a compassionate, evidence-based approach to addiction treatment. It prioritizes safety, dignity, and incremental healing—especially for those struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). Two of the most effective tools in this model are  methadone  and  Sub

10/25/2025

Dopamine Overload and Teen Behavioral Addictions: What Parents Need to Know—and Do

We often think of addiction in terms of substances—alcohol, drugs, ni****ne. But in today’s digital world, many teens are falling into a different kind of trap: behavioral addictions. These include compulsive use of social media, video games, online shopping, po*******hy, and even exercise or ri...

10/23/2025

When P**n and Ma*****na Addiction Go Hand in Hand

In the world of addiction recovery, we often talk about substances and behaviors as separate struggles. But in reality, they frequently intertwine—feeding off each other, reinforcing the same cycles of escape, and deepening the same emotional wounds. Two of the most commonly paired addictions I se...

10/18/2025

Why Awareness Is the Key to Relapse Prevention

As an addiction specialist, I often tell my clients: recovery isn’t just about quitting a substance—it’s about understanding your brain. Addiction hijacks the mind in ways that make relapse not just possible, but likely—unless we learn to recognize and respond to the internal tug-of-war betw...

10/17/2025

The Slippery Slope of Switching Substances: Trading One Addiction for Another

Recovery isn’t just about quitting a substance—it’s about changing a lifestyle, rewiring the brain, and healing the spirit. But one of the most common traps I see in early recovery is the belief that switching substances is safer than stopping altogether. For example, someone who’s quit mari...

10/13/2025

Happy Thanksgiving 🧡 Today we celebrate more than just good food — we honour the strength it takes to stay sober, the clarity that comes with recovery, and the gratitude that grows in healing. If you’re navigating the holidays in sobriety, know that you’re not alone. Your journey is powerful, and your presence is a gift.

10/05/2025

Chronic Ma*****na Use and Behavioral Addictions: A Hidden Link

As an addiction specialist, I’ve seen firsthand how substance use and behavioral addictions often intertwine in complex and surprising ways. One of the most overlooked relationships is the correlation between chronic ma*****na use and behavioral addictions such as po*******hy and video gaming. Whi...

10/03/2025

20 Things to Watch Out for at 30 Days Sober

Thirty days sober is a powerful milestone. It’s proof that change is possible, that healing has begun, and that the fog is lifting. But it’s also a vulnerable time. The brain is still recalibrating, emotions are raw, and the temptation to “test the waters” can creep in. As an addiction speci...

09/30/2025

Loving Someone with Addiction: The Courage to Set Boundaries and Follow Through

Living with a partner who suffers from addiction is one of the most emotionally complex experiences a person can face. You love them. You’ve built a life together. You’ve seen their potential, their tenderness, their dreams. But addiction doesn’t care about love—it hijacks the brain, distort...

09/28/2025

The Sinclair Method: A Science-Based Path to Changing Your Relationship with Alcohol

For decades, the dominant narrative around alcohol recovery has centered on abstinence. But what if there were a way to reduce drinking without requiring total sobriety from day one? What if neuroscience could help retrain the brain’s reward system to weaken the grip of alcohol over time? Enter:&a...

09/28/2025

Curious about a science-backed approach to changing your relationship with alcohol? The Sinclair Method offers a compassionate, evidence-based path—no shame, just support and results. 💡✨ Dive into the latest blog to learn how it works and why it’s helping so many reclaim control.

09/26/2025

The First 30 Days: Why Detox Is the Gateway to Healing

In the world of addiction recovery, few steps are as critical—or as misunderstood—as detox. It’s often seen as a hurdle to get past, a painful necessity before “real” treatment begins. But as an addiction specialist, I see detox differently. It’s not just a medical process—it’s a sac...