Advanced Strategies for Coping with Urges
Adapted from the SMART Recovery Handbook, 3rd edition, pages 36-37 In Changing Habits: Learning to Cope, we covered the 14 basic strategies recommended by SMART Recovery for coping with urges. Here, we cover 4 advanced strategies for overcoming urges to drink/use/act out. 1. Move Beyond Avoidance Being exposed to triggers can help you strengthen your […]
Changing Habits: Learning to Cope with the Urges
Adapted from Pages 32 and 34 of the SMART Recovery Handbook, 3rd Edition With so many people on day two of their 2015 New Year’s resolutions, it seems appropriate to offer some basic strategies for coping with urges that tempt us to give into habits. Whether you’re trying to stop drinking, quit smoking, eat better, […]
Arthur’s Non 12 Step Journey
Have you ever wondered what non 12 step means? This video will walk you through Arthur’s discovery of a self-empowering, non 12 step addiction treatment option! Want to be empowered? Call us today!
#Dryuary
Craving a better high in 2015? Take the Dryuary challenge! At the start of each new year, tens of thousands of American consumers typically make resolutions to improve their health and fitness, better manage stress, and increase their sense of well-being by trying to drink less alcohol.” – Marc F. Kern Ph.D. Join thousands of […]
Is Someone You Care About Getting Drunk?
by Dr. Horvath, Ph.D., ABPP Holiday gatherings can be high-risk times if alcohol is involved—as it usually is. Most of us in the moment will attempt to ignore excessive drinking. It’s not a good time for a rational discussion; there’s a good chance the discussion will lead to an angry argument instead. Yet, while it […]
How Stress Makes You Sick… And What You Can Do About It
Although stress can negatively impact your health, there are steps that you can take to manage your stress effectively. Here are 4 great tips to help!
The Courage of the Harm Reduction Therapist
Dr. Horvath talks to Richard Juman at theFix.com about his experience as a harm reduction therapist. On honest Q&A on issues of moderation and harm reduction.
The Science Behind “The Restoration Inn”
The Inn maintains Practical Recovery’s signature non 12 step approach to substance misuse and co-occurring disorders including relationship issues and trauma.
How to Improve Your Self-Esteem: 6 Empowering Tips
Self-esteem is important. When we feel good about ourselves, it’s easier to engage in positive and healthy activities. Here are 6 tips to boost self-esteem.
Karla Mendez Brada
The Karla Mendez Brada story shows just how vulnerable people in early recovery can be, and the potential dangers they face.