State-of-the-Art Technology (from the 70’s!)
With so many tools available to help count and record behaviors, it’s surprising this tool from the 70’s is still considered state-of-the-art!
Client Relations at Its Finest
We asked our very own Nikki Wiedlund to provide a glimpse into her role as Client Relations Manager. Clearly, her skills are a display of client relations management at its finest!
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?
Confidentiality and Addiction Treatment
Confidentiality is of major importance in addiction treatment. Our clients need to know that what they tell us, and even their presence in our services, is a secret. We act in a number of ways to protect your confidentiality, some of which may seem strange until you understand them. In addition to all the protection […]
A Review of “Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience”
Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience By Sally Satel and Scott D. Lillienfeld (New York: Basic, 2013) Review by Tom Horvath, Ph.D. The prominent authors of Brainwashed challenge the widely held view that neuroscience will soon dramatically improve human life. They thoroughly support continued neuroscience research and applaud the knowledge gained thus far. However, […]
A Move to Collaborative Addiction Care
For Professionals (or anyone) Article on collaborative addiction care written for the Addiction Professional website
A Realistic (and Practical!) Approach to Addiction Treatment and Recovery
The statistic Practical Recovery would most like to publicize is how many of our clients return here after a relapse.
Psychiatric pharmacogenetics for drug and alcohol treatment
Psychiatric pharmacogenetics refers to the use of genetic testing to predict the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy for individuals.
Inside Rehab Paperback Edition
By Tom Hovath, Ph.D., ABPP Congratulations to Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RD, on the release of the paperback edition of Inside Rehab: The Surprising Truth About Addiction Treatment—and How to Get Help That Works. This book has a been a major contribution to the US discussion about who needs rehab, what is less than desirable about […]