The Transtheoretical Model of Change is currently the most complete picture we have in psychology to explain how and why individuals are able to create and sustain behavioral or attitudinal changes in their lives.
Five Stages of Change Read More »
Addiction can be defined as self-induced changes in the neurochemistry of the brain that result in negative consequences and unhealthy behavior. Many individuals employ various methods to change their neurochemistry in healthy ways such as meditation, exercise, certain forms of therapy, and others.
3 Early Warning Signs of Active Addiction Read More »
If you or a loved one has been through treatment for substance use disorder one or more times in one or more different facilities, and have yet to find lasting recovery, you are most likely asking yourself what will be different this time.
Creating a Different Outcome Read More »
It can often be challenging speaking to a loved one about their substance use. In the past, when we have tried to do so we have most likely met with resistance, denial, and anger. These past experiences and the inertia of the current state of affairs can sometimes make us hesitant.
7 Tactics to Discuss Treatment With a Loved One Read More »
In this talk Markus Heilig presents new findings in the science of addiction, as viewed from a neuroscientific view point. Dr Heilig is a professor of psychiatry and the founding director of a new Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience at Linkoping University.
Addiction in the Age of Brain Science Read More »
By now I’m sure many if not all of you reading this are familiar with the terms “patient broker” or, “client broker”. If you are not what the terms refer to is an individual who for a fee, paid by a treatment facility, will make a referral to that facility.
Patient Brokers, Who’s Responsible and What Can be Done?: Part 1 Read More »
I spent a good portion of my day yesterday speaking to a potential new patient. She, very clearly, was nearing the end of her road. She was depressed, lonely, and afraid. She had a very common story to tell.
A Promise Made, A Promise Kept Read More »
This is how Dr. Wendy Suzuki begins her talk on the power of exercise as a prophylactic to all manner of brain disease and disorder. Dr. Suzuki, who had been a neuroscientist focused on memory changed the entire course of her research when she inadvertently began doing exercise research on herself.
Transforming Your Life With Exercise Read More »
In the above video clip, Michael Botticelli makes a compelling argument for the necessity of changing the stigma attached to addiction. In it, He makes an impassioned plea from personal experience.
Changing the Stigma of Addiction Read More »
In the first two parts of this series we have examined how to approach the subject of treatment with a loved one suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. Further we looked at how to help that individual make the transition into treatment.
Transitioning Into Recovery, A Family Perspective: Part III Read More »
