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321 articles on addiction, recovery, family healing, insurance, and what actually helps.

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What is Motivational Interviewing?
Addiction2 min read

What is Motivational Interviewing?

Many treatment centers offer different therapy methods to help their clients explore their feelings and help them make better choices.

Mark GladdenMay 5, 2021
THIQ and Alcohol Use Disorders
Addiction2 min read

THIQ and Alcohol Use Disorders

Many people understand that alcohol is addictive. While some people can binge drink every once in a while, others have...

Mark GladdenApril 14, 2021
Today's Marijuana is More Addictive Than You May Think
Recovery2 min read

Today's Marijuana is More Addictive Than You May Think

Marijuana is taking the country by a frenzy. While we're far from the days of scare-tactic movies warning that marijuana...

Mark GladdenApril 13, 2021
Deprescribing in Recovery: What's It About?
Recovery3 min read

Deprescribing in Recovery: What's It About?

Deprescribing describes the process of helping people reduce or eliminate prescription drugs safely. Doctors and therapists can help their clients...

Mark GladdenMarch 9, 2021
Yes, Online Therapy Works!
Recovery2 min read

Yes, Online Therapy Works!

There is good news for people who need therapy to help them in their recovery. Research has shown that people...

Mark GladdenMarch 8, 2021
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) And Recovery
Recovery2 min read

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) And Recovery

Many people who want to change their lives must take time to learn more about themselves. For people with addiction,...

Mark GladdenJanuary 25, 2021
In San Diego, 3 People Overdose and Die Each Day
Addiction2 min read

In San Diego, 3 People Overdose and Die Each Day

The County of San Diego recently published stark numbers about addiction overdoses. Overdose deaths during the pandemic are a parallel...

Mark GladdenJanuary 22, 2021
Managing Stress in 2021
Recovery3 min read

Managing Stress in 2021

This holiday season was challenging for everyone in one way or another. Whether you stayed home or took risks to...

Mark GladdenJanuary 12, 2021
A clinician and an adult having a calm conversation.
Addiction3 min read

Fentanyl, Heroin, Speed and Oxycodone are The Devil's Drugs

Our previous medical director has this message we wanted to share here. He is in recovery himself for decades and...

Mark GladdenJanuary 12, 2021
Consequences of Aggravated DUI
Addiction3 min read

Consequences of Aggravated DUI

Many people in recovery have a DUI in their story, especially people who live with alcohol addiction also called alcohol...

Mark GladdenJanuary 8, 2021
A clinician and an adult having a calm conversation.
Addiction2 min read

Fentanyl Overdoses Are An Epidemic Too

The pandemic has made life difficult for millions of Americans. Economic depression, lost jobs, and despair alongside the pandemic's isolation...

Mark GladdenDecember 11, 2020
What Are the Fines for a Second DUI?
Recovery2 min read

What Are the Fines for a Second DUI?

If you or somebody you love is facing a second DUI charge in California, there are probably many things going...

Mark GladdenDecember 8, 2020

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