Recovery: Abstinence vs Moderation

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Albuterol: Can You Get Addicted to It?

A person who is chemically dependent on a drug might show different physiological changes around chronic usage, tolerance levels, and even withdrawal symptoms. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective treatment and support. It helps healthcare providers tailor interventions, assists policymakers in crafting more nuanced legislation, and enables individuals and families to seek the most […]

What Is a Substance Abuse Counselor?

A psychiatrist, for example, is a medical doctor specializing in mental health and substance use disorders, making them qualified to assess the need for prescription medicine as part of a treatment plan. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), nearly9.2 millionAmericans suffer from co-occurring disorders (e.g. mental health conditions) alongside a […]

Combatting the Abstinence Violation Effect

Interestingly, Miller and Wilbourne’s 21 review of clinical trials, which evaluated the efficacy of 46 different alcohol treatments, ranked “relapse prevention” as 35th out of 46 treatments based on methodological quality and treatment effect sizes. However, many of the treatments ranked in the top 10 (including brief interventions, social skills training, community reinforcement, behavior contracting, […]

Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Steps AANC

Sober Speak is a recovery-focused podcast and online community dedicated to sharing people’s experiences, strengths, and hope in long-term sobriety and early recovery. S.O.S. is focused on helping people overcome addictions by focusing on their values and integrity Oxford House rather than embracing a higher power. It encourages members to make sobriety the top priority […]

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