Articles
of Interest
Articles regarding moderation
and harm reduction
Ana Kosok; International Journal of Drug Policy (IJDP); 17(4); 295-303; July 2006.
Posted: 2006-03-26; Modified: 2006-09-10.
[Identifier: http://www.doctordeluca.com/Library/AbstinenceHR/Mm2004-WhoSeeksCd06.htm]
Objective:
Moderation Management (MM) is a mutual aid support group that helps problem
drinkers
reduce drinking to non-harmful levels. This study describes member characteristics
as part of an organizational evaluation. The results are compared to those
of an earlier survey.
 Overview
of Harm Reduction Treatments for Alcohol Problems
Katie Witkiewitza,
and G. Alan Marlatt; International
Journal of Drug Policy (IJDP);
17(4); 285-294; July 2006. Posted: 2006-09-01; Modified: 2006-09-01.
[Identifier: http://www.doctordeluca.com/Library/AbstinenceHR/Hr4AlcOverview06.htm]
"In this
article, we review recent empirical articles and scholarly reviews of
harm reduction
treatments for alcohol abuse and dependence. We focus this review on peer-reviewed
articles
published in the last 3 years, with a particular emphasis on interventions
designed to reduce
alcohol-related harm, including overall levels of consumption and alcohol-related
problems.
We conclude with a section on books, Web sites, and training and treatment
centres devoted
to harm reduction psychotherapy."
Harm
Reduction Psychotherapy: Extending the Reach of Traditional
Substance Use Treatment
Andrew Tatarsky,
Ph.D.; Journal
Substance Abuse Treatment, 25(4): 249 –256, 2003.
Posted:
2006-02-13 [Identifier: http://www.doctordeluca.com/Library/AbstinenceHR/HrPsychoTherapy03.htm]
Abstract:
Harm reduction is a paradigm-shifting idea that has the potential to significantly
improve
the treatment of problem substance users. The essence of harm reduction
is the recognition
that treatment must start from the client’s needs and personal goals
and that all change that
reduces the harms associated with substance use can be regarded as valuable.
The paper
presents harm reduction’s rationale, principles, treatment implications,
and application to
psychotherapy. The author describes his model of Integrative Harm Reduction
Psychotherapy,
an approach that integrates a strategic skills-building focus with an
exploration of the multiple
meanings of substance use and the importance of the therapeutic alliance.
Harm
Reduction — Meeting Clients Where They Are
Kate Jackson,
Social Work Today, 4(6); 2004. Originally posted: 11/6/.2004; [www.doctordeluca.com/Library/AbstinenceHR/HR-MeetClientsWhereTheyAre04.htm].
"12-step programs
have been the gold standard in addiction recovery for decades. Others
say
one size does not fit all."
Articles regarding Mood
Disorders
Weathering
the Extremes of Bipolar Disorder
Karen Barrow
Many people feel
sluggish and down during the gray, cold months of winter but when spring
begins, the whole world seems to burst with energy and life and moods
seem to magically improve. However, for the 2 million American adults
living with bipolar disorder, the change of seasons can mean a change
in behavior
Depression
Traced to Overactive Brain Circuit
A brain imaging study by
the NIH's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has found that an
emotion-regulating brain circuit is overactive in people prone to depression
— even when they are not depressed. Researchers discovered the abnormality
in brains of those whose depressions relapsed when a key brain chemical
messenger was experimentally reduced.
Men
and Depression
Researchers estimate that
more than six million men in the United States have a depressive disorder--about
one-third of all adults living with depression in any given year. However,
men are typically less likely than women to recognize, acknowledge, and
seek treatment for their depression. In addition, their loved ones and
even their physicians may not always detect depressive symptoms in men.Researchers
estimate that more than six million men in the United States have a depressive
disorder--about one-third of all adults living with depression in any
given year. However, men are typically less likely than women to recognize,
acknowledge, and seek treatment for their depression. In addition, their
loved ones and even their physicians may not always detect depressive
symptoms in men.
 Also
see Newsweek's report,
"Men and Depression" February 26, 2007
How
Anti-Depressants Work
Blocking the formation of
neurons in the hippocampus blocks the behavioral effects of antidepressants
in mice, say researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Their finding lends new credence to the proposed role of such neurogenesis
in lifting mood. It also helps to explain why antidepressants typically
take a few weeks to work, note Rene Hen, Ph.D., Columbia University, and
colleagues.
Articles:
Your Body, Your Health
Stub
it for good
If the recent gory anti-smoking
ads haven't persuaded you to stub out that cigarette, perhaps the findings
of a new study will. Researchers at the University of Michigan found that
smoking has a similar effect on the brain as alcohol does: It impairs
one's ability to think.
Articles
regarding Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Real
Valuable Panic Attacks Information You Must Know Now
Panic attacks information
is important for every individual because they can happen at any time
and under many random circumstances. Though panic attacks information
indicates that they make the victim feel alone, they can occur even when
the victim has adequate company, in familiar or unfamiliar surroundings,
and even during sleep.
Anxiety Disorders: The Role of Psychotherapy
in Effective Treatment
...anxiety disorders cause
severe distress over a period of time and disrupt the lives of individuals
suffering from them. The frequency and intensity of anxiety involved in
these disorders is often debilitating. But fortunately, with proper and
effective treatment, people suffering from anxiety disorders can lead
normal lives.
Articles regarding Eating
Disorders
Eating
Disorders:What You Need to Know
For people with eating disorders,
dieting, binging and purging may begin as a way to cope with and mask
painful emotions and to gain a sense of control over them and their lives.
Here is some crucial information about how these disorders manifest themselves.How
Personalities, Genetic and Environmental Factors and Biochemistry Combine
to Cause Eating Disorders
Web based Articles
How
Do Mothers Contribute to Their Daughter's Eating Disorders and Weight
Concerns?
Teenagers
with Eating Disorders
How
Parents Can Prevent Eating Disorders in Their Children
Girls
Who Read Diet Articles Show Later Signs of Eating Disorders, Study Suggests
Binge
Eating is America's Most Prevalent Eating Disorder, Outpacing Anorexia,
Study Says
Know
When to Seek Help for Your Child
Teen
Girls Who Are Frequent Scale-Steppers Often Have more Weight Problems
Could
You Be Fostering an Eating Disordered Child?
Helping
Your Teen with Weight Management
How Do Mothers Contribute to Their Daughter's Eating Disorders and Weight
Concerns?
Talking
to Your Teen About Eating Disorders: Mother and Daughter
Young
'Unable to Talk' About Eating Disorders
Worshipping
'Ana' Eating Disorders Take on a Life of Their Own
Anorexia
Nervosa - The Most Deadly Mental Illness
What
is Body Image and How Do You Improve It
Know
When to Seek Help for Your Child
Recognizing
Eating Disorders in Children
How
Can I Get My Child Started in Treatment
Where
to Find Help for Your Eating Disordered Child?
Eating
Disorders Are Your Problem, Too
Now
You Can Help Your Child Overpower an Eating Disorder
Parent-to-Parent
Tips on Coping With Your Eating Disordered Child
Helping
a Friend with an Eating Disorder - Eating Disorders Center
Know
When to Seek Help for your Child - Eating Disorders
Teens
with Eating Disorders Visit Diet Websites
Articles
regarding Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Issues
Coming
Out--6 steps to coming out of the closet as a gay person
By: James L. Helmuth, Ph.D.
Coming out is not just a
single event of disclosing that one is gay to someone. It is a long and
often difficult process of coming to terms with one’s gay, bisexual
or lesbian identity. While not necessarily experienced in the following
order, six common stages or steps can be identified:
Homophobia
By: Jim Weinstein, M.F.T.
As is the case with racism,
numerous and complex societal factors contribute to homophobia. And, as
with racism, homophobia is based on prejudice towards those who are different.
The primary source of homophobia in most Western nations seems to be the
Judaeo-Christian religious tradition
Internalized Homophobia:
the hatred of one’s own homosexuality
Dealing with Internalized
Homophobia
The Value of Professional
Counseling
Coming
Out to Your Parents
Once you’ve decided
to tell your parents you’re gay, it’s natural to worry about
just how you’re going to tell them and how they’ll then react.
Becoming informed about the process other individuals and their families
have gone through can help you feel better prepared to take the big step
of coming out to your parents.
Questions to Confront Before
Coming Out To Your Parents:
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