…teach us about addiction? Consider this 13th-century Sufi tale from Tales of the Dervishes, by Idries Shah:1 Once upon a time there was a monkey who was very fond of…
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Is Addiction Physical or Psychological?
Continue reading »…drugs such as heroin regularly (1) These are just some of the addictions we know about. These people are recognized as addicts. Prescription painkiller addiction is a deadly epidemic accounting…
The Upside of Addiction
Continue reading »…What would you think if I told you that addiction is a good thing? I know. It’s a strange thing to hear from a therapist. But consider this: without…
Treating Cannabis Addiction
Continue reading »…meet a need for community. I think we need to respect what people feel cannabis does for them when treating cannabis addiction. Cannabis addicts come to feel they’ve become trapped…
Substance use disorder
Continue reading »…disorders. Associated with these drugs: alcohol, amphetamine-like, caffeine, cannabis, cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, nicotine, opioids, phencyclidine, sedatives, hypnotics. Also: drug abuse, substance dependence, alcoholism, addiction, SUD Sensible Psychology Definition Addiction. The…
Stopping Clients Drinking Too Much Wine
Continue reading »…a full stop. Here’s an often little-understood truth when it comes to the addiction of out-of-control evening wine drinking: It’s not always the wine itself we become addicted to, but…
How to Stop Your Clients Obsessing Over Toxic Ex-Lovers
Continue reading »…with the way addiction works. Some people who feel hugely attracted to an ex-partner who has treated them badly do not suffer from low self-esteem. So what might be going…
Make Battling With Smokers
a Thing of the PastContinue reading »…smoking client came to you asking for help, their addiction grants them artfully creative ‘logic’ to justify their habit, dismiss their ability to stop smoking, resist your ability to help…
How to Externalize an Addictive Pattern From Your Client’s Core Identity
Continue reading »…Not too long ago I had a question about treating addiction from an Uncommon Practitioner on one of our Monthly Q&A sessions. The question was: My new client is…
Relapse Prevention Planning Worksheet
Continue reading »…Download this free therapy worksheet PDF to help your clients stay committed to their addiction recovery and manage triggers effectively Relapse is a common challenge for individuals recovering from…
