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I can answer questions on all addictive behaviors: alcohol, drugs, food, compulsive sex, codependency, gambling, compulsive shoplifting etc.
I have over 20 years experience working in the addiction field. My experience extends to all levels of substance abuse. I've worked in rehabs and detox centers, prisons and half-way houses and have a busy private practice as well as an active website where I can be reached for recovery coaching and consultation. I am a cognitive behavioral therapist, but 12-step programs are an excellent support. When working in the addiction field, there is no cookie-cutter solution. In the recovery field, you witness miracles. That's why I love what I do.
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BA Psychology, MA Counseling Psychology, ICADC International Alcohol and Drug Counselor, ICAC International Clinical Addiction Counselor, CGC Certified Gambling Counselor.
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Hi Dave, It's not uncommon that an alcoholic falls off the wagon once they've hit a year of sobriety. They feel more confident, and forget. To answer your question -- Yes, if your wife is reluctant
Hi Katrina, You are in a particularly difficult situation because you seem to be the parent of both your mother and your brother. There is very little that you can do about your mother enabling him
Hi there, What's going on with your boyfriend is typical of any rehab -- there are restrictions -- and the phone happens to be one of them. When you are in rehab, you are not only separated from
Hi TR, As you know your boyfriend has multiple addictions and this is what we offten call having an addictive personality. Here's more information on this: http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com/addictive-personality
Hi Liz This is a real problem for both you and your mom. Unfortunately unless someone wants to get help you cannot push them into it. There are a few things however, that both you and your mom can
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