Questioning Dr. Peele
Our very own Dr. Horvath questions Dr. Peele about defining addiction, recovery and many other important issues on this SMART Recovery podcast. Click here to listen to the entire audio clip.
Why Choose a Non 12-Step Recovery Approach?
Whether you look to a 12-step program or a self-empowering approach, it’s helpful to know you have options when it comes to addiction recovery.
Couples Therapy as Treatment for Alcohol Dependent Women
Study shows couples therapy for alcohol dependent women may work well for women with supportive spouses.
To Moderate or to Abstain? That is the Question!
Dr. Horvath discusses the difference between moderation and abstinence and looks at how each approach might benefit someone struggling with addiction.
The Abstinence Violation Approach
Relapse is often a part of recovery efforts. One approach is to teach clients how to handle “slips” and keep moving. Dan Galant, PhD, discusses the benefits of this approach.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Ashley Adams discusses the use of Emotionally Focused Therapy at Practical Recovery, and how it can help couples and families de-stress and address issues.
CET: An Empowering Approach to Treatment
Kevin Murphy, Psy.D., discusses how Cue Exposure Treatment can be a self-empowering approach to treating the cravings that perpetuate substance abuse.
Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction
Dr. Horvath looks at the inconsistency of acceptance between two similar approaches to addiction treatment; motivational interviewing and harm reduction.
Toward Better Theories of Addiction and Recovery
What are the primary “facts” or findings about addiction and recovery, of which any theory of them, and any approach to treatment and recovery, would need to take into account?
Believing Addiction is a Disease May Be Bad for Your Recovery
How could believing addiction is a disease be bad? There are now several studies suggesting that individuals who believe their behavioral problems (either addiction or mental health) are a disease may have more trouble recovering from them. The most recent study found that individuals who believe obesity is a disease are less focused on weight […]