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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 MoreMarijuana and Health
Marijuana is probably the most commonly used “illicit” drug worldwide, and in the U.S. there is a significant trend toward medicalizing and legalizing it. Several health issues are now more…
Read MoreTechnology and 12-Step Recovery: What You Should Know
Twelve step groups and recovery maintenance approaches have existed and flourished decades before the first website or phone app was invented. But as technology permeates every aspect of our…
Read MoreAdolescents and Marijuana
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, and…
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 of…
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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