A Shout Out to New Horizons in Hawaii
by Tom Horvath, Ph.D., ABPP When I began specializing in addiction treatment in 1985 I affiliated with the New Horizons outpatient network of providers. To my knowledge none of the original providers (nearly two dozen at one point) are still in practice. However, one newer practitioner works in Hawaii. Mark Turansky became involved some years […]
Addiction Treatment: Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Addiction Treatment: Understanding and Integrating Motivational Enhancement Therapy Guest Post by Jonathan Liss, Ph.D. Of course you have heard about Motivational Interviewing, and maybe Motivational Enhancement Therapy. However, if you are not involved with MI or MET regularly, the following summary would be good way to refresh your memory, and provide a springboard for including […]
The New SEATA Site
The SEATA site is poised to become the leading resource for finding harm reduction and self-empowering US addiction treatment and recovery services. “Self-empowerment” is used to contrast the approach with powerlessness-based services. As Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous states, “We admitted we were powerless.” A SEATA provider will work to enhance the client’s capacity for […]
Addiction and Recovery: An Evolutionary Perspective
By Tom Horvath, PhD, ABPP All species aim to survive. They do so by seeking out some experiences and avoiding or escaping others. The behaviors associated with addiction and recovery can be understood in this larger context of survival, approach and avoidance. The implications of an evolutionary perspective for addiction include new definitions for commonly […]
“Recovery” vs. “Recovered”
In the traditional 12 step approach to addiction treatment, recovery is a lifelong process. At Practical Recovery, we think a full recovery is possible.
From AA to AfA: What Works?
Not all paths in recovery lead to AA. While AA may work for some, there are several other evidence based approaches such as Antabuse and SMART Recovery.
Staying Friends with Using Buddies
In early recovery, many people face a choice: whether to continue friendships with people who may still be using or to end those friendships in order to protect their own sobriety.
7 Books About Addiction and Recovery You Need to Read!
By Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. Just as there are many different ways to recover, there are many different resources available to help in recovery. One great resource is books, and there are practically an unlimited number of options! From self-help books to autobiographical accounts, here are our picks for interesting and inspiring recovery-oriented books: 1. “Buddha’s […]
5 Tips for Getting Used to Normal Life
Early recovery can be a major transition. Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. offers 5 tips to help make adjusting to normal life easier.
Recovery Organizations You Might Not Even Know About
Looking for some additional recovery support? It‘s important to know that you have choices. We’ve compiled a list of non 12-step recovery groups worth considering.