Pittsburgh is claiming our place in a worldwide addiction recovery movement.
We Need to Talk with Youth About Substance Use and SBIRT Is the Way to Do It
We need to talk about substance use and SBIRT, and then we need to keep talking about it.
Overdose in Allegheny County: A 2015 Update
Allegheny County still has an above-average overdose rate and opioids are still our top concern.
We’re Overdue for Accurate Information on Marijuana
“It is hard for most to be objective about cannabis.” Although there were plenty of interesting discussions about marijuana’s therapeutic value, we want to talk about the health risks of marijuana use, including addiction.
The CDC’s New Guidance on Women and Alcohol
People need accurate information about the risks of substance use to make their best personal health decisions.
How To Get Your Criminal Defense Attorney and Therapist To Work Together
It’s best if the attorney and the mental health professional work together toward a common goal.
Here’s Exactly How We Expand the Use of an Evidence-Based Approach to Substance Use
How do we raise awareness about substance abuse, build skills, incorporate an evidence-based approach, and change practice?
Addressing Substance Use in a Clinic for Homeless People
Pittsburgh’s Healthcare for the Homeless program addresses substance use with regular screening, Motivational Interviewing, and philosophy of harm reduction.
Interactive Journaling: A Structured & Client-Directed Therapeutic Writing Tool
Interactive Journaling is an evidence-based approach to helping clients move through the stages of change.
Radiolab on Addiction
There’s a lot I don’t know about addiction, but I know enough to be touchy when I hear popular news stories about it. Here are three simple ideas from a recent radio show you can take to the bank.
