By Tom Horvath, PhD It was getting time to refresh the appearance of Practical Recovery’s website. A new one launched...

By Tom Horvath, PhD This study examined relapses in individuals who had at least one year of sustained remission from...

By Tom Horvath, PhD We know how to estimate levels of alcohol moderation and intoxication. For instance, we can estimate...

By Tom Horvath, PhD Psychedelic experiences have apparently been an aspect of Western life for a long time. It is...

A contrarian view about recipes (but encouragement to prepare food at home) By Tom Horvath, PhD I was raised by...

By Tom Horvath, PhD By traditional addiction treatment I mean expecting the client to agree that addiction is a disease,...

By Tom Horvath, PhD “We are disturbed not by events but by our views about them.” – Epictetus, 50-135 CE The...

By Tom Horvath, PhD One of the most basic principles of self-control is not to rely on it! Although our...

By Tom Horvath, PhD In 2022, the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) proposed a definition of recovery that begins:...

By Tom Horvath, PhD Thanksgiving is a few days away. The day after Thanksgiving (or Christmas, New Year’s Day, the Super Bowl,...

Beyond the Twelve-User’s Guide: A Workbook for Navigating the Intersection of Addiction and Change (without the Twelve-Step programs), by Ryan...

How effective is ketamine for depression? By Tom Horvath Depression often coincides with addictive problems, as a cause or effect,...