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In my previous blog we discussed the health benefits of creativity and the science behind how exploring your creativity can help your recovery. But getting there—channeling your individual creativity and

Research suggests that gender may have a significant impact on why people with addiction choose one substance over another. The findings show, for example, that females are more likely than

As a psychiatrist specializing in addiction, I’m often asked to be a guest speaker for various audiences, including families who want to know how to help a loved one struggling

What are the biggest obstacles to recovery for men in particular? That’s a fitting question to explore during Men’s Health Month. Below I’ll lay out some of the more common

Like July 4th in this country, recovery is a celebration of freedom: freedom from drugs and alcohol, yes— but also the freedom to be and do what gives you purpose

The twentieth-century French thinker Jean Paul Sartre was a prolific creator. Many of us associate him with the branch of philosophy known as “existentialism” that he helped to create. But

June marks Men’s Health Month. The 23rd annual campaign, which Congress began in order to raise awareness about health issues affecting men and boys, offers suggestions about things to do

Getting an accurate diagnosis is crucial to the effective treatment of any medical condition. With addiction, too, a correct diagnosis is your best chance at recovery. What many families don’t

In the 1950’s, scientists made a fascinating discovery when they implanted electrodes in the brains of rats and electrically stimulated the ventral tegmental area (VTA) of the brain. They found