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Expertise
Any questions regarding addictive behavior, withdrawal symptoms, selecting treatment options, relapse prevention, defining abuse vs. dependence, self-help groups, denial and resistance, building motivation, physical health effects of alcohol, substitution of other addictive substances; holistic approaches to addiction recovery.
Experience in the area
I have been a counselor, educator, and supervisor in the addiction field for 27 years. I hold alcohol and drug counselor certification and licenses in three states. I have experience with adolescents and adults, ranging from those who are experimental/casual users of alcohol to those with very progressed addictive disorders.
Education/Credentials
Masters Degree - Behavioral Science CADAC, LADC, LADC1
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Marc | 02/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| bonnie | 02/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| jane | 11/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| barry | 09/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much |
| Christine | 09/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow this makes perfect sense. Thanks!! |
Recent Answers from Peter L.
2012-02-21 ascites:
Hi Bonnie, Thanks for your message, and I apologize for the slowness of my reply. It is typical of an alcohol abuser to "clean up" perceptions of their heavy use by exercising and eating healthy.
2012-02-13 Wihdral Symptoms- Seisures:
TB, The possibility is very high! And that's why we have detox programs, to spare people the life-threatening aspects of quitting a dependence like alcohol. I have no recommendations for you regarding
2011-11-19 son:
Hi Jane, There is much evidence of a genetic component to alcoholism, but there are also many people who have that genetic risk factor by virtue of family history, but never develop addictive disorders
2011-10-31 my best friend:
Hi Julie, Antibuse has been around for quite a while, and has not turned out to be the "silver bullet" its creators may have believed it would be. People have to keep taking the medication for it to
2011-10-26 alchoholism/mental illness?:
Hi Leah, One resource I refer people to often is this piece called the The Addict's Dilemma: http://www.bma-wellness.com/papers/addicts_dilemna.html. It helps to explain the seemingly paradoxical
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