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Rehab 101 – Is There Really Such a Thing as a ‘Functional Alcoholic/Addict’?

Rehab 101 – Is There Really Such a Thing as a ‘Functional Alcoholic/Addict’?

I just finished reading a recently published article titled, “I Was a Functional Alcoholic – Here’s What Happened Behind Closed Doors.”[1] In it, the author describes his ‘journey’ with alcohol, focusing on the not-all-that-uncommon arc of being a high-achieving, award-winning person, distinguished in his field and respected by friends and associates alike… until he wasn’t.…

A Broader View – The Need to Help Nurse Practitioners Who Struggle with Substance Use Disorders

A Broader View – The Need to Help Nurse Practitioners Who Struggle with Substance Use Disorders

When nurse practitioners (NPs) find themselves grappling with a substance use disorder (a.k.a., chemical dependency, addiction to alcohol and/or drugs), their problem is not solely an individual one. That is, the inevitably detrimental and health-damaging consequences of addiction do not simply affect them alone. Why? Because an NP being impaired at work can cause harm,…

The ABCs of Buprenorphine in Treating Opioid Use Disorders

The ABCs of Buprenorphine in Treating Opioid Use Disorders

An e-pamphlet recently published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) simply titled, “Buprenorphine,”[1] provides anyone seeking treatment for an opioid use disorder (a.k.a., chemical dependency/addiction to opioids) with a clear description of this FDA-approved medication, including how it can be a powerful ally in one’s recovery. Often prescribed as part of…

woman with valentine improving addiction and relationships

How to Improve Your Relationships This Valentine’s Day

Holidays such as Valentine’s Day can put a lot of pressure on a couple, whether they’ve been together for a week or they’ve been together for ten years. If one or both of those in a relationship are experiencing problems with substance abuse, however, holidays and day-to-day life can become even more stressful. When one…

Depression and Substance Use Disorders – Finding Help to Treat a Potentially Deadly Combo

Depression and Substance Use Disorders – Finding Help to Treat a Potentially Deadly Combo

Being afflicted with a mental health or substance use disorder can cause great challenges to a person’s life. When someone struggles with both at the same time, it’s referred to as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. Perhaps not surprisingly, research data has shown that substance use and mental illness are associated. For example, one…

Recent Review of Research Studies Supports Focus on Concurrent Recovery, Not Addiction Substitution

Recent Review of Research Studies Supports Focus on Concurrent Recovery, Not Addiction Substitution

A November 2021 study published in Clinical Psychology Review has tentatively concluded—after analyzing the results of nearly 100 studies published over the past 46 years—that a concurrent recovery model, when contrasted with “addiction substitution” (a.k.a., addiction replacement), provides the best overall treatment results.[1] The study’s authors define addiction substitution as “the practice of increasing the…

Addiction is a Complex, But Treatable Disease – 6 Principles of Effective Treatment

Addiction is a Complex, But Treatable Disease – 6 Principles of Effective Treatment

Addiction is a Complex, But Treatable Disease – 6 Principles of Effective Treatment For those struggling with a substance use disorder (a.k.a. addiction to alcohol and/or drugs), seeking treatment can at times seem like a daunting, even overwhelming task. This is especially true when it comes to finding a well-established treatment center that you can…