06 July 2016PPsychology of AddictionScience of AddictionbyPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADC2 comments4 minute read The Science of Addiction There is sometimes controversy in the field of addiction recovery as to whether addiction…
05 July 2016PPsychology of AddictionHow Do We Avoid Relapse in Recovery?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments3 minute read Relapse Relapse is the term used most commonly to describe the regression of a person’s stage of treatment.…
28 June 2016PPsychology of AddictionCommon Traits in Alcohol & Drug Addiction TherapybyPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments3 minute read Addicts Are Powerless Over Their Addiction A very common problem when it comes to alcohol and drug addiction…
21 June 2016PPsychology of AddictionHow Do We Define Alcohol or Drug Addiction?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments3 minute read How Do We Define Addiction? Definitions are very important when it comes to a clear explanation and understanding,…
10 May 2016PPsychology of AddictionBrain Related Treatment for AddictionbyPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments3 minute read What is Brain Related Treatment? The term Brain Related Treatment is often interchangeable with Therapy. Therapy is regarded as…
03 May 2016PPsychology of AddictionWhat are the Differences Between Physical & Psychological Addiction?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments4 minute read Physical vs. Psychological Addiction Addiction is an interesting subject. There are things that do not have addictive properties,…
19 April 2016PPsychology of AddictionCan Love Help a Drug Addict?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADC2 comments3 minute read “The opposite of love isn’t hate, it’s fear.” Says D.J. Diebold, a Behavioral Health Therapist in Scottsdale, Arizona.…
12 April 2016PPsychology of AddictionShould Drug Offenders be Offered Treatment in Prison?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADC3 comments2 minute read Should Drug Offenders be Offered Treatment in Prison? “Without a doubt,” says D.J. Diebold, a Behavioral Health Therapist…
05 April 2016PPsychology of AddictionWould Decriminalizing Drugs Be Beneficial?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments2 minute read Behavioral Health Therapist D.J. Diebold once again tackles a hard, hot-button issue. “Well I think some certainly should…
29 March 2016PPsychology of AddictionShould there be Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients?byPatricia Howard, LMFT, CADCNo comments3 minute read Testing Welfare Recipients The concept of drug testing those who are applying for Welfare is considered a hot-topic,…