By Austin Frakt The UpshotThe New Health Care Do Alcoholics Anonymous participants do better at abstinence than nonparticipants because they are more motivated? Or is it because of something inherent in the A.A. program? How researchers answered these questions in a recent study offers insight into challenges of evidence-based medicine and evidence-informed policy. The study,…
By Maya Shlanger, Psy.D. Often, the moments that you overcome adversity are the moments when you appreciate the gift that life offers us the most. When you are facing those less-than-enjoyable moments and dealing with great challenges, you may wonder: How hard will this hit me? How soon will I recover? And most important, how…
By Kassandra Brownwww.naturalpapa.com I suggested the topic of “The Courage to Change: Tips for making big life changes and how small changes often pave the way” without giving it too much thought. I’ve made lots of changes in my life and helped others make changes in theirs. Most recently I moved away from consumer culture…
Yogi Tommy Rosen uses his practice to help others in recovery. By the age of two, Tommy Rosen was hooked on sugar. At 13, deeply affected by his parents’ bitter divorce, his addictive behaviors escalated to drugs and alcohol. By the end of his teens, he was trying any substance that pulled him away from…
NCADD July 2015 Issue Stepping Stones, the home of Bill and Lois Wilson, was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, in 2012. An unveiling of the marker was held June 6, 2015 in Bedford, NY, and NCADD President/CEO Andy Pucher, was among the invited guests. The unveiling…
August 6, 2015Medical Press – Psychology & Psychiatry Despite the growing use of online support groups such as those on Facebook to help curb substance abuse, attending traditional face-to-face meetings may continue to be more effective for people trying to maintain sobriety, according to research presented at the American Psychological Association’s 123rd Annual Convention. “One…
New York TimesJULY 31, 2015 Is there anything that would make someone want to join a new social network at this point? We already have Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as smaller alternatives like Ello. And the advent of apps like Snapchat has made public blabbing less appealing than engaging in private communication. But…
By Scott AlpertMarch 05, 2014 This is the fourth in our series of reviews of the 12-Steps addiction treatment program and how each step compares with a 12 Steps alternative approach. We understand the 12 Steps have helped many, many people over the years, and we respect that success. We also recognize that the approach…
Written by Geoff Kane, MD, MPH05 August 2015 “Spirituality”—like “love”—has many interpretations. Some identify spirituality as their personal sense of connection, meaning, and purpose. Others identify it is an elusive abstraction they have never experienced. Those who equate spirituality with religion and are not religious themselves may assume spirituality is not relevant to them. But…
By Clifford W. Beninger 08/18/15 AA is not the only game in town anymore, but these options need your support.ShutterstockSome time ago I was manager of a laboratory facility, and we hired undergraduates to come in and work, learn and gain some experience. Quite often these young people would somewhat reluctantly ask me for advice…