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Co-occurring Eating and Substance Use Disorders
Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorder share many risk factors and characteristics, but there are significant differences in the path to recovery for clients. Explore the similarities and differences…
Read MoreCan We Stop Calling It “Medication-Assisted Treatment”?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is credited with saving lives and helping countless people achieve long-term recovery. The body of research amassed over the last 50 years is so compelling that…
Read MoreRational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) for SUD
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is a clinically efficient psychotherapy that is effective for many conditions including addiction. This presentation will outline REBT’s A-B-C model for conceptualizing unhealthy…
Read More50 Shades of Developing Gray Matter: Adolescence and Marijuana Use
Marijuana is the most commonly used “illicit” drug in the United States. Approximately 12% of individuals 12 years of age or older reported using this drug in 2013,…
Read MoreFAMCO: Evidence-based Training for Family Support in Recovery
The field of addiction treatment is in the process of being transformed into a modern, evidence-based practice that offers better patient care and improved outcomes. However, the area…
Read MoreCo-occurring Eating and Substance Use Disorders in those with a history of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery can significantly improve health. However, for some it may also result in the continuance of eating disorder symptoms and development of addictive behaviors, including alcohol use disorder.
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