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Am I an alcoholic? Don’t just think about quantity, but how you use it.

TL;DR Since you’re reading this you probably have a clinical diagnosis of alcoholism. But to know whether it’s something that requires psychological attention requires asking

14 Reasons why online addiction programs work

When it comes to figuring out if online programs work, I think I have a unique and fair perspective on it. On the one hand,

Who is an online addiction program good for?

This is the second of a 3-part series about online addiction programs: 14 Reasons why online addiction programs work Who is an online addiction program

Technology can either replace relationships, or unlock them

The internet itself can be an addiction. It only makes sense that we carefully think about the ways technology can either help or hurt our

Addiction in Relationships

The topic of how to handle addiction in a relationship can be confusing and conflicted. There is a lot to sort through with a partner

Why I created Self Recovery

THE STATE OF ADDICTION For starters, our country has a huge f&%*ing issue with addictions, and there are a bunch of doomy stats on how

Why Substances Don’t Cause Addiction

If you are old enough to remember the Reagan years, you remember Nancy Reagan’s campaign in the 1980’s: “Just say no” to drugs and alcohol.

Is Addiction a Choice? Not really

As a psychiatrist in the addiction field, I enjoy the endless thought-provoking discussions that come up both professionally and socially. People just can’t wrap their