Do I have Bipolar?
Bipolar disorder, historically called “manic-depressive,” is a primary mood disorder characterized by robust and often destructive emotional states over different periods of time. The diagnosis is sometimes accurately given and sometimes in error. Find out more about the difference.
Alcoholic Liver Disease
One of the most tragic and scary outcomes for longstanding alcoholism is the development of liver disease. Our livers are naturally durable and have the capacity to heal and regenerate, but there is a breaking point in which permanent damage occurs. Read this article for the necessary details.
Recovery = Action = Recovery
All forms of therapy require action to be effective. Without action, there’s only talking. Talking alone doesn’t change behaviors. True behavior modification is done through repeated action. Read this short article about the value of action in recovery.
Medically Necessary
While healthcare entities have a legal obligation to offer coverage for the addictive disorders we encounter, they make complex decisions about the intensity and level of such coverage. They call this process of determining ‘medical necessity.’ Discover how this affects addiction treatment.
Cultural Assessment
Recovery is highly contingent on the presence of good therapeutic relationships, and many people of different cultural backgrounds often struggle with feeling supported and understood in healthcare. Learn how treatment centers deal with this issue.
Attachment: Then and Now
Patterns repeat themselves in life, especially with regard to relationships. For anyone who is seeking counseling or therapy for issues involving today’s relationships, we need to start the process by exploring basic patterns of attachment and links to the past.
Getting Through the Holidays
For someone in recovery from addiction, especially that of alcohol, the holiday season can bring them to the brink of relapse. Paying attention to relapse triggers during the holiday season is of utmost importance for someone in any stage of recovery. Learn what to do.
Tailored Trauma Recovery
Have you or your loved one experienced significantly traumatic events in the past? Do you believe that working through these experiences may be an important aspect of your overall recovery? Find out how your answers can affect your treatment.
Sleep – Part 3
As our third installment for articles regarding sleep and insomnia, we are going to review one of the most evidence-based approaches to treating insomnia through a therapy and behavioral intervention. Read the final installment of Sleep.
Integration Rather than Polarization
Polarized positions seem to be the norm in journalism and culture these days. This applies to some themes of healthcare just as with many other cultural and political topics. Just as the disease of addiction is a spectrum condition, so are the array of therapeutic options for all individuals. Find out what the solution looks like.