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America Celebrates the Drug War's 50th Anniversary - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

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America Celebrates the Drug War's 50th Anniversary - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment by Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD Let’s call a spade a spade. The war on drugs is a euphemism for a war on personal freedom. The hypocrisy inherent in a war on personal freedom in the self-proclaimed land of the free is more than a tad embarrassing (insert cringe […]

Radical Acceptance - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

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Radical Acceptance - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment by Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) places a primary focus on improving distress tolerance. One of several tools DBT offers for tolerating distress is radical acceptance. The context of using any of the distress tolerance tools is the recognition that life will […]

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Brief Overview - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): A Brief Overview - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment by Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an approach to psychotherapy designed for individuals who are highly emotionally sensitive, who struggle with depression and anxiety, and who may at times become suicidal. DBT tools, which focus on distress tolerance, interpersonal effe...

Dialectical Dilemmas - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

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Dialectical Dilemmas - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment by Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP Dialectical is a word with a long history (back to the Greeks), but for now let’s define it as “focusing or acting on the interaction of opposing forces or ideas.” Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) identifies and addresses three common dialectical […]

Managing Interpersonal Boundaries, pt. II - Non 12 Step Alcohol Recovery

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Managing Interpersonal Boundaries, pt. II - Non 12 Step Alcohol Recovery Managing boundaries, particular interpersonal boundaries can be difficult. Let's talk about managing, revising and enforcing them.

Managing Interpersonal Boundaries, pt. I - Non 12 Step Rehab & Recovery

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Managing Interpersonal Boundaries, pt. I - Non 12 Step Rehab & Recovery Interpersonal boundaries are part of the rules we establish about how to interact with other people. Discover the balance of how much to share

Drugs Don't Cause Addiction - Non 12 Step Drug & Alcohol Recovery

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Drugs Don't Cause Addiction - Non 12 Step Drug & Alcohol Recovery Drugs don't cause addiction. This simplistic thinking leads down a dangerous path. We are failing to help most who develop addictive problems

Addiction Treatment is Sick, Not the People Treated - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

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Addiction Treatment is Sick, Not the People Treated - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment by Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD Labeling people who’ve been traumatized as sick, is sick. There’s nothing pathological about being severely affected by the worst of life’s horrors. There is something deeply pathological when natural reactions to unnatural situations are described as sickness and dise...

HBO's Euphoria TV Show Goes 0/2 on Addiction - Non 12 Step Recovery

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HBO's Euphoria TV Show Goes 0/2 on Addiction - Non 12 Step Recovery HBO's Euphoria misses the mark when it comes to addiction, again. However, there are a few nuggets of truth sprinkled in.

Is Walmart to Blame For The Opioid Epidemic? - Non 12 Step Recovery

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Is Walmart to Blame For The Opioid Epidemic? - Non 12 Step Recovery Is Walmart to blame for the opioid epidemic? We discuss several different points of view regarding this point of view.

New Year's Resolutions & The Abstinence Violation Effect

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New Year's Resolutions & The Abstinence Violation Effect New Year’s resolutions often fail because of an all-or-nothing thinking that is frequently referred to as the abstinence violation effect

Sparks of Hope for the Holidays - Non 12 Step Recovery

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Sparks of Hope for the Holidays - Non 12 Step Recovery Let us shift our focus to the sparks of hope for the holidays that are illuminating hints of good news ahead based on recent findings.

New on the and : Family Communication: Be PIUS This Holiday Season

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Cultivating Gratitude for Thanksgiving 2020 - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

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Cultivating Gratitude for Thanksgiving 2020 - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment by Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD Gratitude tends to be hard-earned. When life’s complexities converge and we endure a series of painful complications, gratitude may seem like a fool’s errand at precisely the time when it is most needed. Thanksgiving reminds us, no matter our circumstances, to […]

Questioning the 'Substance Abuse' Label - Non 12 Step Recovery

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Questioning the 'Substance Abuse' Label - Non 12 Step Recovery Some leaders in addiction treatment seek to remove the ‘substance abuse’ label, reversing the oft used word-shaming rhetoric.

Oregon Decriminalizes Drugs & Legalizes Psilocybin Treatment

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Oregon Decriminalizes Drugs & Legalizes Psilocybin Treatment Oregon Decriminalizes Drugs & Legalizes Psilocybin Treatment: How it mirrors the path Portugal is taking and the road ahead.

The Urgency of Drug Policy Reform - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

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The Urgency of Drug Policy Reform - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment By Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD The urgent need for drug policy reform cannot be understated. In the past few weeks, two stories about drug crime shone yet another spotlight on the lunacy of U.S. drug policy. Oxycontin manufacturer Purdue Pharma plead guilty to three felony charges […]

Alcohol and S*xual Performance: Too Much May Mean Not Enough

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Alcohol and S*xual Performance: Too Much May Mean Not Enough Let's explore the relationship between alcohol and sexual performance as well as the factors such as anxiety that can lead to a decline.

Anecdotal Account of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

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Anecdotal Account of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment by Anonymous A psychedelic treatment renaissance is underway, driven by a proliferating body of empirical support. The schedule I status of psychedelic compounds all but suffocated scientific research for decades and continues to stifle the pace of progress. While the weight of excessive bureaucracy...

Why People Choose Drugs and Alcohol Over Family - Non 12 Step Rehab

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Why People Choose Drugs and Alcohol Over Family - Non 12 Step Rehab Answering the question why people choose drugs and alcohol over family is not an easy one, nor is it as clear cut as the question implies.

2020 Cochrane Study Says AA is More Effective than CBT

New on the and : 2020 Cochrane Study Says AA is More Effective than CBT

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2020 Cochrane Study Says AA is More Effective than CBT A new Cochrane study shows that AA is more effective than CBT, let's delve into more of the details and the differences here versus the past.

How Absorbing Activities Can Help Addictive Problems

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How Absorbing Activities Can Help Addictive Problems Individuals who induce flow consciousness often describe the experiences as essential to changing addictive behavior patterns.

Mushroom Therapy Sublingual Strips: A Trip on a Strip

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Mushroom Therapy Sublingual Strips: A Trip on a Strip Administering mushroom therapy sublingual strips may lead to a long-awaited, lasting treatment thanks to a Toronto based companies efforts.

Drug Use Rarely Leads to Addiction - Non 12 Step Drug & Alcohol Rehab

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Drug Use Rarely Leads to Addiction - Non 12 Step Drug & Alcohol Rehab We continue to don a cloak of controversy for attempting to clearly state addiction facts - society's message on drugs should match the truth.

Ending Drug Prohibition Could Unite Left & Right - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

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Ending Drug Prohibition Could Unite Left & Right - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment By Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD We know prohibition doesn’t stop drug use, actually makes the use of drugs more dangerous, and helps increase profit margins for those who control the black market. We know that humans locked in cages for possessing psychoactive compounds deemed dangerous by […]

Disputing Irrational Beliefs & The Power of the Question

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Disputing Irrational Beliefs & The Power of the Question Disputing irrational beliefs is the basi of cognitive-behavioral therapy & a primary emphasis in SMART Recovery - here are the tools needed to explore this.

Drug Overdoses on the Rise Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

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Drug Overdoses on the Rise Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Overdoses & the coronavirus are both on a upward trend - let's have an open and honest discussion about the outdated American practices that need to change

Oregon Sets Stage to Legalize Mushroom Therapy for Addiction Treatment - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

New on the and : Oregon Sets Stage to Legalize Mushroom Therapy for Addiction Treatment

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Oregon Sets Stage to Legalize Mushroom Therapy for Addiction Treatment - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Oregon will vote on the legalization of psilocybin-assisted treatment in November, 2020.

Addiction Prevention is About the Same as Recovery - Non 12 Step Rehab

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Addiction Prevention is About the Same as Recovery - Non 12 Step Rehab What helps people overcome addictive problems is also essentially the same as what helps addiction prevention - explore this in more detail here.

Fortune Favors Adaptation Over Control, in Life & Addiction

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Fortune Favors Adaptation Over Control, in Life & Addiction In both life and addiction the focus on control comes at the expense of developing the profound human capacity for adaptation and adjusting to change.

We Can’t Feel Safe All The Time - Non 12 Step Drug & Alcohol Rehab

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We Can’t Feel Safe All The Time - Non 12 Step Drug & Alcohol Rehab We can't feel safe all the time, and that is a great thing. Feeling safe can be a sign of avoidance - learn more about self empowerment addiction treatment.

Research Chemicals May Accelerate Psychedelic Treatment

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Research Chemicals May Accelerate Psychedelic Treatment Psychedelic research is being done to improve upon psilocybin - would it help progress towards integrating therapeutic value into mainstream practice?

I Was Triggered: How the Language of Powerlessness Inhibits Recovery

New on the and : I Can’t Help It, I Was Triggered: How the Language of Powerlessness Can Inhibit Recovery from Addiction

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I Was Triggered: How the Language of Powerlessness Inhibits Recovery The term ‘triggered’ outsources responsibility for one’s own behavior. Facing cues(triggers) and focusing on our response is the recipe for empowerment.

Simple Truths Still Not Accepted About Addiction, pt. I: People Who Use Drugs Are Not Bad People

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Simple Truths Still Not Accepted About Addiction, pt. I: People Who Use Drugs Are Not Bad People It can be easy to lose the broader perspective of history - people who use drugs are not bad people and laid out here is the reasoning behind this.

The Beauty of Basic - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment

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The Beauty of Basic - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment It's time to get back to the basics of sensory experience, rest, nutrition, and meaningfulness to restore ourselves as well as start coping with coronavirus

APA Encourages Harm-Reduction & Telehealth During Pandemic

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APA Encourages Harm-Reduction & Telehealth During Pandemic by Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD The American Psychological Association (APA) recently published an article offering advice from leading professionals on effectively treating and preventing addictive problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our own Dr. Horvath is quoted multiple times in the APA article, spea...

COVID Crisis Highlights Value of Long-Term Rewards Non 12 Step Rehab

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COVID Crisis Highlights Value of Long-Term Rewards Non 12 Step Rehab We can't control when sheltering-in-place will end due to COVID-19 but we can gain long-term rewards while sheltering-in-place during COVID-19 at home.

Harm Reduction Tips from the Experts - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab

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Harm Reduction Tips from the Experts - Non 12 Step Drug Rehab Read on here for some harm reduction tips for safer drinking as well as online recovery support while shelter-in-place remains in effect.

Finding Personal Space During Shelter in Place - Non 12 Step Rehab

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Finding Personal Space During Shelter in Place - Non 12 Step Rehab Several challenges exist in finding space for oneself when sheltering-in-place. Here are five ways to find personal space with loved ones in the home.

5 Ways to Cope with Isolation - Non 12 Step Drug & Alcohol Treatment

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5 Ways to Cope with Isolation - Non 12 Step Drug & Alcohol Treatment Below are five ways to cope with isolation that do not involve screens and may be helpful amidst these strange days that have tracked us down.