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The Carlat Addiction Treatment Report

Substance Abuse 6033 | 2012

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Alcoholics Anonymous: A Helpful Adjunct for Some Clients

July 26, 2012

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the biggest self-help group for alcoholics not only in the United States but in the world, was founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson. Wilson—known as Bill W in keeping with the AA tradition of Anonymity—was a successful stockbroker who was also an alcoholic. He sought treatment in... Read More

FDA-Approved Medications to Treat Addiction

July 26, 2012

For decades, the principal treatment for substance use disorders has been psychological therapies. Twelve-step facilitation therapy, modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, and motivational enhancement therapy are currently the two most widely used.Although disulfiram (Antabuse) hit the U.S. market in 1951, addiction pharmacotherapy was underwhelming for many years. Methadone (Dolophine) eventually arrived... Read More

Twelve Steps at the Heart of Recovery

July 26, 2012

The heart of the Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) recovery program is contained in 12 Steps.These guiding principles, accepted by AA members as ‘spiritual principles,’ outline a course of action for recovery from alcoholism. The method has since been adapted and become the foundation of other 12-step programs aimed at diverse addictions,... Read More

Support Groups for Family Members of Alcoholics

July 26, 2012

Alcoholism doesn’t just affect the alcoholic. It can impact spouses, partners, children, other family members, and friends. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is there to help alcoholics stop drinking, but there are other fellowships to help those with a loved one who is an alcoholic. These groups welcome members whether their loved... Read More

Treating Opioid Use Disorder—A Fact Book (2024)
All the tools you need to assess and treat patients struggling with opioid use disorder.
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General Psychiatry
KarXT (Cobenfy): The Breakthrough Antipsychotic That Could Change Everything
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General Psychiatry
A Scam for Every Woman, Child, and Man: Part 2
1 in 3 Americans were victims of online scams in the past year. Even when you know your patient is being scammed, it is hard to pull them out. We speak with Cathy Wilson about...
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