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Do We All Have an Addiction to Something?

Do We All Have an Addiction to Something?

You may have wondered, do we all have an addiction to something? Addiction is seemingly ubiquitous, especially when we recognize that addiction goes well beyond drugs and alcohol. We often think of addictions the require substance abuse treatment, but other addictions...
Treating Substance Use and PTSD

Treating Substance Use and PTSD

Treating Substance Use and PTSD “A lot of people think the problem for Philip Seymour Hoffman was drugs. It wasn’t – That was the solution to his problem.” – Seth Jaffe I remember reading that quote a long time ago and thought it was so profound because it speaks to...
Applying CBT to Addiction Treatment

Applying CBT to Addiction Treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment that has been applied to a variety of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and psychosis, among others. How can cognitive behavioral therapy help you? This blog will discuss...
Do I Have an Addiction? 11 Things to Look For

Do I Have an Addiction? 11 Things to Look For

Do I have an addiction? It’s a question many of us wonder, especially when those around us suggest we do, but we’re still ambivalent, if not staunchly against the idea. So how can we know if we have a problem that requires substance abuse treatment? What I often tell...
Creating Healthy Habits in Quarantine: Strategies

Creating Healthy Habits in Quarantine: Strategies

Part 1: A series on creating healthy habits and maintaining mental and physical health in isolation. If you all are like me, I’m sure you’ve been feeling a mix of confusion, powerlessness, helplessness, and overall anxiety about the state of the world right now. And...