How to Help: A New Perspective by Jeff Foote, PhD If you are someone who loves someone misusing substances, it is likely that you want to help and want things to change. It’s also likely that
Finding a Treatment that “Fits” by Carrie Wilkens, PhD and Josh King, PsyD The addiction treatment field, and specifically inpatient programs (or rehabs), have been in the press a lot lately. In the last decade programs have opened,
Responding to Ambivalence by Nicole Kosanke, PhD Have you ever wished someone you love would change? Wished they would eat healthier or quit smoking. Wished they would stop spending so much money on things they can’t
The Willingness to Change by Josh King, PsyD If you or someone you love is considering making a behavior change, you may want to spend some time thinking about the concept of willingness. It’s something you’ve
11 Life Skills That Can Help Your Child in Recovery JANUARY 30, 2019 BY THE PARTNERSHIP When your son or daughter attends treatment for a substance use disorder, among other things, they’ll learn many techniques to maintain
My Friend Has a Child Who is Struggling with Addiction. How Can I Help? JUNE 20, 2018 BY FRED MUENCH, PHD, PRESIDENT OF CENTER ON ADDICTION In the throes of today’s opioid epidemic, we know we need
No Pain, No Gain by Carrie Wilkens, PhD and Josh King, PsyD People don’t use substances because they’re crazy. People don’t use substances because they’re bad people. People use substances because they get something they like, or want,
Changing Behaviors with Honey by Carrie Wilkens, PhD and Josh King, PsyD If you loved one is using substance in a way that is causing them problems and negatively impacting your family, you probably just want them to
Substance Use + Mental Health: Your Guide to Addressing Co-occurring Disorders FEBRUARY 12, 2019 BY THE PARTNERSHIP It’s difficult enough if your teen or young adult is struggling with a substance use disorder, but what if
Recovery Support Groups for Addiction: One Size Does Not Fit All SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 BY THE PARTNERSHIP After completing treatment for drug or alcohol addiction — whether or not it’s upon discharge from a residential treatment
