Professional Voices
What actually takes place in addiction treatment? In the third of a three-part series, Dr. Tom Horvath shows exposure therapy in action as an alternative to avoidance in the treatment of cravings. MORE
What actually takes place in addiction treatment? In the second of a three-part series, Dr. Tom Horvath shows cognitive therapy for a dual depression/drinking problem in action. MORE
When the dust of debate settles, the new revision's benefits should be clear: good science, better diagnoses, more individualized care. MORE
What can alcoholics do when AA doesn't work? And what can therapists do for these clients? A new harm-reduction program for alcoholism focuses on safety while supporting treatment goals. MORE
What actually takes place in addiction treatment? In the first of a three-part series, Dr. Tom Horvath shows motivational interviewing in action. MORE
By Scott Kellogg and Andrew Tatarsky
Many addicts have mental health problems, and all have complex reasons for using substances. In order to effectively address both the addiction and what drives it, providers require training and skills in psychotherapy. MORE
Presenters from Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing and CASAColumbia engage doctors on the drug epidemic of our time. MORE
The prescription drug naloxone reverses opiate overdoses and saves lives. But getting the emergency intervention into the hands of folks on the front line is controversial. For their clients' sake, treatment providers need to step up. MORE
Patients show up in physicians’ offices seeking treatment for chronic pain and unknowingly risk addiction. What can be done? MORE
How is that one of the worst drug problems in history flows straight out of our health care system? MORE
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