Oregon Sets Stage to Legalize Mushroom Therapy for Addiction Treatment
by Thaddeus Camlin, PsyD Good news for people interested in effective treatment innovations, Oregon recently set the stage to legalize mushroom therapy for addiction. The measure will be on the ballot for voters in the fall of 2020, and if passed, Oregon could be the first state to legally offer psilocybin treatment. Years later, our […]
Research Chemicals May Accelerate Psychedelic Treatment
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Research chemicals are commonly associated with things like ‘the dark web,’ ‘silk road,’ ‘the amazon of drugs,’ and other, slightly shady and un-salubrious sectors of society. However, research chemicals earn their family name because there are some actual scientific researchers investigating true therapeutic and clinical potential. Recently, one such scientific researcher, […]
I Can’t Help It, I Was Triggered: How the Language of Powerlessness Can Inhibit Recovery from Addiction
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. We know that self-efficacy is vital to successful recovery from addictive problems. We know that feelings of helplessness and hopelessness are cornerstones of depression. We know that underlying issues like depression tend to fuel addictive problems. Yet, mainstream addiction treatment continues to promote language that encourages and reinforces feelings of helplessness […]
Four Tips for Getting Sober During Coronavirus Pandemic
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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 […]
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 […]
5 Factors to Consider Before Staging an Addiction Intervention
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. If a loved one is struggling with addictive problems and not interested in treatment, the overwhelming message from society is that staging an addiction intervention is the best way to help. Interventions, like the ones depicted on television, generally involve a paid interventionist who coaches family members and friends on […]
Addiction & The New Decade
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Milestones are opportunities to reflect and refine. Each New Year many resolve to make important changes, and such resolutions can carry even more weight when years stack up and we move into new decades and new centuries. The 21st century has already seen significant change when it comes to understanding and […]
Stand By Family No Matter What
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Family is forever, or at least, that’s what the chintzy wall stencils say. During times of hardship, sickness, death, misfortune, mistakes, and malaise it is helpful to rest assured that our families will stand by us and help us. My esteemed mentor, Dr. Horvath, often says that 90% of social support […]
SMART Recovery Celebrates 25th Anniversary
by Thaddeus Camlin, Psy.D. Often, a call to reflection upon past achievements might be interpreted as a prelude to a swan song. When our favorite musicians release greatest hits albums we move from excitement to nostalgia. When filmmakers reboot and update original creations, we hear the silent reverberations of writer’s block echoing through the gaping […]