Counseling

Overcoming Regrets: A Key to Clinician Resilience
Feelings of regret are inevitable in an addiction professional's work life, but there are strategies for minimizing their impact.
'One Day at a Time' Resonates in Today's Time of Crisis
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, it may be easier than ever to embrace the "one day at a time" concept with which so many recovering individuals struggle.
Study Reports Strong Link Between Alcohol Use Disorder, Suicide Risk
A study based on a large population sample found that a link between alcohol use disorder and suicide risk remains strong after controlling for comorbid mental illness.
Under Coronavirus Threat, Patient Connection Will Take on Different Form
Maintaining connection while safeguarding health will be critical for the recovering community during the current public health crisis.
12-Step Approaches to Alcohol Treatment Receive Major Support in Review
The most comprehensive review yet of 12-Step based approaches to treating alcohol use disorder shows major benefits from 12-Step Facilitation.
Report: Substance Use Prevention Efforts Need Greater Focus on LGBTQ Youths
The Trevor Project states that a higher prevalence of substance use in the LGBT youth and young-adult populations calls for a greater focus on this issue in prevention and research.
Research Lacking on Impact of Substance Use on Sexual Minority Women
Sexual minority women appear to be at greater risk of substance use-related problems than heterosexual women, but major gaps remain in research, a review suggests.
Alliance: Link Between Alcohol Marketing, Youth Drinking Demands Stronger Response
The U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance says stronger regulation of alcohol advertising is among the actions needed as research documents a causal link between marketing and youth drinking.
Family History of Alcoholism Affects Brain Process in Non-Drinkers
A study has concluded that having an alcoholic parent disrupts a common brain reconfiguration process even if the affected individual does not use alcohol.
Young-Adult Marijuana Users Exhibit More Risk-Taking in Study
An Oregon State University study suggests that frequent users of marijuana are highly driven by reward and less sensitive to losses.
Studies Highlight Influence of Sadness on Addictive Behavior
Harvard University researchers suggest that sadness, more than any other negative emotions, triggers cravings for addictive substances.
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