Drug & Alcohol

Drug & Alcohol Treatment: The Role of Addiction Assessment

pam — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:55:54 -0700

When you or your loved one decide to make the important step toward seeking drug or alcohol treatment, the next critical step in the recovery process is determining the level of appropriate care by receiving a professional addiction assessment.

Disulfiram May Improve Abstinence Rates After Alcohol Rehab

lcole — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:15:01 -0800

The year following inpatient alcohol rehab is a crucial period of time in which many patients relapse. Several factors may reduce the risk of relapse during this time, including therapy appointments, attendance at mutual help meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or SMART Recovery, aftercare group sessions, and the use of medications such as disulfiram (Antabuse), which produces a heightened sensitivity to alcohol by interfering with the body’s metabolism of alcohol.

Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Employees

lcole — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:50:15 -0700

by Jeffrey Stuckert, M.D.

If you currently know of or have known of an employee that needs drug and alcohol treatment, it is likely that you are frustrated. As an employer, you have a range of options available, but the action that many employers are likely to take is to fire the employee in question. Employers may think that is this the most practical and viable option. Dealing with employee drug or alcohol abuse seems troublesome, and hiring a new employee altogether seems as if it is the best choice for the company. But that choice may be wrong.

What's Better, Outpatient or Residential Treatment Programs?

pam — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:02:33 -0700

by Steven Gifford, LICDC, LPC,

Blood Alcohol Levels and Driving

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:47:53 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

How is Suboxone Treatment Different than Drug Abuse?

pam — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 02:21:30 -0700

by Dr. Jeffrey Stuckert

Opioid Dependence and Withdrawal

pam — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:54:48 -0700

by Dr. Jeffrey Stuckert

What is Opioid Addiction

pam — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:56:52 -0700

by Dr. Jeffrey Stuckert

What is addiction? The Tell-tail Signs

pam — Tue, 17 May 2011 06:16:58 -0700

by Steven Gifford, LICDC, LPC,

Substance Abuse: What can a family do?

pam — Tue, 17 May 2011 06:40:49 -0700

by Steven Gifford, LICDC, LPC,

Is There Such A Thing as [br]Adrenaline Addiction?

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:46:54 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Dizzy Spells after Drinking Alcohol

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:18:15 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Is Compulsive Shopping An Addiction?

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:18:16 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Father is More Emotional after [br]He Drinks Alcohol

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:24:59 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Health Benefits of Alcohol

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:33:12 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Duration of Alcohol in the Body

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:55:15 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Alcohol Effects on Psychological Health and Mood

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:36:14 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Why Do Teenagers Drink Alcohol?

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:37:58 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Alcohol and Depression: Bad Mix

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:00:41 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Is God Required in Drug and Alcohol Treatment?

admin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:18:58 -0800

by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.

Bipolar Diagnosis Complicating Alcohol Recovery? [br]Tie Bipolar Medication to New Path

admin — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 21:29:41 -0800

by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.

Aging, Drinking, Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:46:36 -0700

by Emily Carton, LISW

Still Angry at Alcoholic Parent? [br]You Can Find Peace

admin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:25:16 -0800

by Richard B. Patterson, Ph.D.

Teens, Alcohol and Binge Drinking: Teens Drinking Hard Alcohol at a Younger Age

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:44:37 -0700

by Elisabeth Wilkins

How to Succeed in Addiction Recovery

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:40:13 -0700

by Larry Tyler, M.Ed., LDAC

Moderate Drinking and [br]Moderation Management

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:10:14 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Is This A Picture Of Marijuana Addiction?

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:10:41 -0800

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Here's Where To Get Help For Internet Addiction

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:05:33 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Gambling, Gamblers and Risk Takers

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:51:46 -0700

by Joanna Poppink, MFCC

What is the Best Way to Cut [br]Down on My Drinking?

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:13:34 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Depression and Alcohol

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:01:31 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Codependence Explained in Psychological Terms

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:16:41 -0700

by Toru Sato, Ph.D.

Anger Management in Sobriety

vic — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:33:31 -0700

Thomas P. Hollander, Ph.D.

Alcohol Treatment Center Focuses on Marriage and Family

admin — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:00:26 -0700

by Robert J. Rotunda, Ph.D. & Timothy J. O' Farrell, Ph.D.

Understanding Addiction

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:02:31 -0700

by Phil Rich, Ed.D., MSW, DCSW

Marijuana (Cannabis) and the Body

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:40:57 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Moderate Drinking? That's Not Drinking

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:20:05 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

13 Signs of Anger and How to [br]Manage Them in Sobriety

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:45:49 -0700

by Thomas Hollander, Ph.D.

The Behaviors of Addiction

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:30:30 -0700

by Phil Rich, Ed.D., MSW, DCSW

Recovering from Addiction: The Stages of Recovery

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:29:49 -0700

by Phil Rich, Ed.D., MSW, DCSW

Are You Aware of These Alternative Methods For Smart Recovery From Alcohol Abuse?

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:40:30 -0800

by Arthur T. Horvath, Ph.D., ABPP

Treatment and Prevention of [br]Problem Gambling

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:46:59 -0700

by Bryan Gibson, Ph.D., David M. Sanbonmatsu, Ph.D., and Steven S. Posavac, Ph.D.

Addictions and Addiction Treatment: Why Quit?

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:41:24 -0700

by Phil Rich, Ed.D., MSW, DCSW

It's True: A 12 Step Program Can Be Helpful In Bipolar Treatment Plan

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:21:48 -0800

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Over 10 DUI Arrests For Her Dad

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:34:28 -0800

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Discover The Value Of [br]An Alcohol Intervention

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:36:29 -0800

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Would You Like To Understand Living With Chronic Hepatitis C?

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:27:39 -0800

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Should You Look At Hypnosis For Alcohol And Drug Treatment?

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:25:29 -0800

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

When Is Drinking And Driving Safe? Is It Ever Safe?

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:04:10 -0800

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Wife Abusing Alcoholic

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:46:07 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

What are the Group Dynamics of [br]Alcoholics Anonymous?

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:49:29 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

What are the DUI Laws?

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:20:14 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Marijuana Resource Online

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:53:56 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Legal Highs?

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:05:42 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Is It Wise to Stop Smoking [br]and Drinking at the Same Time?

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:33:26 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

How to Stop Alcohol Urges and Cravings

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:40:29 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

How Can I Keep My Friends and Stop Drinking?

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:56:19 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Depression and Alcoholism – Are They Genetically Linked?

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:27:48 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

Bipolar Depression and Alcoholism

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:43:10 -0700

by Reid K. Hester, Ph.D.

How to Break through [br]Someone's Denial about Alcohol?

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:27:28 -0700

by Brenda Wolfe, Ph.D.

Helping People You Care About with Their Substance Abuse Problems

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:19:01 -0700

by Ron Fagan, Ph.D.

3 Types of Craving: How to Cope with Each Type

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:13:50 -0700

by Robert Westermeyer, Ph.D.

Fraternity and Sorority Drinking Patterns

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:37:57 -0700

by Kenneth J. Sher, Ph.D. and Bruce D. Bartholow, Ph.D.

Drinking Behavior Changes with Age

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:59:19 -0700

by Michel Bonin, B.A., Donald McCreary, Ph.D., and Stanley Sadava, Ph.D.

Alternative Support Programs (Non-AA)

admin — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:15:34 -0700

by Tom Horvath, Ph.D., ABPP