Assessing the Standard Treatments for Addiction: Medication, Therapy, Substitution, and Brain Stimulation
We follow along with psychiatrist Dr. Reinout W. Wiers as he summarizes the standard treatments for addiction in his book, A New Approach to Addiction and Choice.
Models of Addiction: Chronic Brain Disease, Biased Choice, and the Contextual Model
The New York Times takes a long look at the chronic brain disease model of addiction and some alternatives.
Strengthening Resilience in Children and Adolescents
Studies show that even people with tremendous disadvantages can overcome addiction by developing resilience.
Why Addiction Is Not a Chronic Brain Disease
In a new book, Dr. Reinout W. Wiers asks if addiction is a chronic brain disease, how come most who suffer get better without treatment.
How Family Businesses Deal With Substance Use Disorder in the C-Suite
American Express and Fortune magazine share advice on how family businesses deal with substance use disorder in the C-suite.
The Best Addiction Recovery Apps for 2024
We follow Choosing Therapy’s shortlist and take a look at their picks for the best addiction recovery apps of 2024.