APA Encourages Harm-Reduction & Telehealth During Pandemic
by Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD The American Psychological Association (APA) recently published an article offering advice from leading professionals on effectively treating and preventing addictive problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our own Dr. Horvath is quoted multiple times in the APA article, speaking about the value of telehealth during pandemic and the importance of fostering resilience […]
Four Tips for Getting Sober During Coronavirus Pandemic
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COVID Crisis Highlights Value of Long-Term Rewards
by Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD Some experts argue that it takes about 10,000 hours to build mastery, others disagree. Few would disagree that building mastery requires discipline and a significant sacrifice of immediate pleasures over time (aka work). Sacrificing right now for later is not something humans are particularly well equipped to do. Sheltering-in-place during the […]
Harm Reduction Tips from the Experts
by Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD Leading harm-reduction experts, April Smith and Kenneth Anderson, recently released an article outlining harm-reduction tips for safer drinking amidst shelter-in-place restrictions. Many are choosing to abstain entirely, others, not so much. Many, many industries are hit hard by the societal shutdowns, however, the adult beverage industry is not one of them. […]
Finding Personal Space During Shelter-in-Place
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Last week we covered five ways to cope with isolation. This week we address the other side of the shelter-in-place coin – the challenges of finding space for oneself when sheltering with others. Most of us live with people, and most of us can relate to the notion that enough time spent with anyone […]
5 Ways of Coping with Isolation
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. As the late, great Jim Morrison crooned, strange days have found us. As millions adjust to social life filtered almost exclusively through the cold, unforgiving pixilation of digital screens, the need for genuine connection is more intense than ever. Below are five ways of coping with isolation that do not involve […]
Is “Vitamin No” the Best Self-Care Supplement?
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Self-care is frequently pushed as a key to wellbeing. In the realm of addictive problems, family members are encouraged to put ‘self-care’ first as a way of curbing over-involvement in the lives of someone with addictive problems. People with addictive problems are encouraged to find healthier ways to practice self-care. Therapists are trained to […]
Get Out of Your Head
It Can Be Good to Get Out of Your Head by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Our website content is no stranger to controversy. A few months back a blog on the benefits of drugs may have been our single best pot-stirrer to-date based on the number of fervent responses of discontent. Never mind that we live in a society that uses […]
How to Forgive
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Forgiveness is often discussed in addiction treatment, and in general has been shown to bolster mental health, hope, and self-esteem. People are frequently told that they ‘should’ forgive a loved one, or that they ‘need to’ forgive themselves. Tangible tactics on how to forgive are oft-omitted. This article neglects philosophical pontifications […]
Ketamine Reduces Harmful Drinking, New Study Shows
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Addiction treatment outcomes in the United States leave much to be desired. Most US addiction treatment is not evidence based. The time for easy access to varied, effective options in addiction treatment is long overdue. A recent study in Nature, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific journals, shows that ketamine […]