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A man in suit and tie speaking on stage.
26May2017
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“Coming Out” as a Person in Recovery

Michael Botticelli is a former Director of National Drug Control Policy, as well as a person in recovery from addiction and a gay man.  In this talk, Michael explains the paralells between the way society shamed and neglected gay men suffering with HIV/AIDs in the 1980 to the way society treats people struggling with addiction today.  In both cases, blame for the disease was placed on the person suffering instead of in a broader context of society and biology. Â&nbs...
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Two white rats are sitting together on a table.
20May2017
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Connection as Medicine for Addiction

Studies show that rats placed in empty cages with the choice to drink drug-laced water or normal water will drink the drug-laced water until they kill themselves.  On the other hand, rats placed in cage with plenty of friends, potential mates, and an interesting play environment do not choose the drug-laced water.  This simple experimental finding has profound implications for how we think about and treat addictive disorders.  Like rats, humans are mammals wit...
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Blog May 17, 2017

OPIOID CRISIS

It’s wonderful to see people in recovery speaking out about addiction!  Check out this video to hear one man’s perspective and learn about a town hall meeting that ABC11 is hosting this evening (May 17th) at 7:00pm on addiction and the opiod crisis.  You can stream the townhall live here.  Only 11% of people with addictive disorders seek treatment. We encourage you to reach out for support if you of someone you love is suffe...
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06May2017
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Weathering the Ups and Downs of Life Sober

Emotional ups and downs are a normal part of being human.  One of the most moving things for me as an addictions therapist is to be with our clients as they move through the ups and downs of life without the chemical filter of drugs or alcohol.  Clients are not used to tolerating, or “being with†their hard feelings.  In addiction, substances are used to medicate the “downs,&...
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A man and boy shaking hands over a table.
17Apr2017
Blog, Workplace

Communication Styles and Recovery

At Welwynn we work to support our clients to communicate “clearly and directly in a kind and loving way.â€Â Â The cost of not doing so can be stress and unhealthy relationships – both major triggers for addictive behaviors. “Clearly and directly†means that we commit to speaking up for ourselves so that we can get out needs met and prevent or de-escalate conflict.  â...
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A woman laying on her stomach in the middle of a massage.
09Apr2017
Blog

The Deeper Meaning of “Luxury” Treatment

substance abuse disorders. We have a beautiful facility with comfortable couches, natural light, and a warm and competent staff. Client’s also receive weekly massage and biofeedback relaxation. Anyone with insurance can receive all these wonderful services for a small co-pay. The longer I work here, the more I see that these “luxuries†have a much deeper impact than you might expect. I have the unique pleasure of being able to offer both mental h...
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01Apr2017
Blog

The Enabler

Have you ever watched the long running, A&E reality show ‘Intervention’? It’s always been one of my favorite TV shows because of its approach to the reality of the drug and alcohol epidemic in this country, and the hope that is spawned as the ‘addicted one’ enters treatment at the end of the show. Not all segments, however, end the same, but there is one component of each show that has stayed consi...
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25Mar2017
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A Growing Day

I’ve been working in behavioral health for about 30 years.  I’ve worked in all kinds of settings—inpatient, outpatient, prisons, university counseling centers, and as a professor of counseling and psychology.  I’ve seen thousands of people over the years but there are always those that I remember. She came into my office hesitantly.  She held on to the door frame, then shuffled towards...
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A group of four signs in the middle of nowhere.
18Mar2017
Alcoholism, Blog

Alcoholism: The Debate Between Medical Condition and Choice

Did you know that the question of chronic excessive drinking being a choice or disease is hotly debated? Both sides of the debate make valid points, but ultimately each person will need to decide his or her stance on the subject. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) states that alcoholism is a disease that effects 17.6 million Americans. Each year, 88,000 deaths are related to excessive alcohol use making alcoholism the third most common cause of death from...
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11Mar2017
Blog

Why networking is important

As healthcare providers we all want what is best for our clients. They come to us sometimes at their worst of times looking for support and answers. Many times we can help that person ourselves, sometimes it isn’t a good fit. However when it comes to addiction, help is needed not only for the addicted individual but also for the family. As busy as we are as clinicians or treatment centers, we need to devote time to good networking. When someone comes through that door and we a...
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