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by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Depression and substance use often co-exist. Substance use is a common method of coping with depression. Thus, abruptly stopping the use of substances can result in the intensification of underlying depression. It is important to have
How “Triggers” Steal Your Freedom in Recovery
Posted on September 16, 2016
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Much is being said about changing the nomenclature in the treatment of problematic substance use. The latest diagnostic manual (DSM-5) no longer uses the term ‘addiction.’ Anne Fletcher wrote about the value of cleaning up the
The Individualized Intensive Outpatient Program
Posted on September 13, 2016
by Tom Horvath, Ph.D., ABPP Practical Recovery’s IIOP The Individualized Intensive Outpatient Program To be clear: An Individualized Intensive Outpatient Program (IIOP) is not an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). An IOP is a group that typically meets three hours per
Dealing With Difficult People
Posted on September 9, 2016
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. We all deal with people who bug us every day. Sometimes the people who annoy us are our neighbors, our co-workers, or our family members. Improving our ways of dealing with difficult people can help us
Linda Lewis: “I Swore it Would Not Happen to Me.”
Posted on September 2, 2016
Linda Lewis shares her story. by Linda Lewis, Recovery Maintenance Counselor for Practical Recovery I’ve been preparing for my role as an addiction counselor all my life. From the time I was born, I was surrounded by people with addiction
Rethinking Responsibility in Recovery
Posted on August 26, 2016
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Many lively debates arise in discussions on the relationship between freedom and responsibility. Many individuals think that with increased responsibility comes decreased freedom. Challenging this notion can be a pivotal turning point in recovery from problematic
What if the insurance companies are right?
Posted on August 12, 2016
By Reya Kost, Psy.D. According to Fonthill Counseling, “Insurance companies count on your ignorance, laziness and distractibility to avoid paying for services they are legally obligated to cover.” Any person who has been responsible for getting treatment authorized, or utilization review, will
Rebuilding Your Life After Addiction, Pt. 2
Posted on July 1, 2016
Rebuilding Your Life after Recovery, Pt. 2: Time Management Last week, we covered work ethic in terms of rebuilding your life after recovery. This week, we cover how to better manage your professional and personal life with time management skills.
The Stigma of Addiction and the Inadvertent Contribution of the Recovery Community
Posted on June 21, 2016
Does the recovery community inadvertently contribute to the stigma of addiction? by Tom Horvath, Ph.D., ABPP Although the recovery community opposes stigmatizing individuals with addiction, the widespread use of the labels “addict” and “alcoholic,” and the view that addiction is
Coping in Times of Tragedy
Posted on June 17, 2016
It can be challenging to stay sober when you’re coping with tragedy. The recent shooting event in Orlando has brought to surface many emotions for our country. We continue to grieve this tragedy together and are finding that many people
