Equating detoxification with the need for hospitalization is a mistake that continues to be made by many healthcare professionals. Managing even severe withdrawal symptoms on an outpatient basis is not only feasible but is in most situations actually preferable to inpatient detoxification. Here are three… Read More
Addiction Treatment in the Real World
There’s a lot of misinformation out there. Popular misinformation. Even “viral” misinformation. Like this popular idea: For addiction treatment to be effective you must get away from your daily place of work, home, and family to focus solely on treatment. Sounds right, right? Except there… Read More
Kolmac School: Tripping Through The Body
Nov 3 Kolmac School (Silver Spring) Tripping Thru the Body: How Substances of Abuse affect Organ Systems Purpose: This course is designed to provide psychotherapists and counselors with a basic overview of the medical complications of substance abuse in order to enhance the clinician’s knowledge and skills in screening… Read More
Marijuana Use in College: Two New Reports
With controversies about cannabis continuing unabated, new evidence is always welcome. This week I will focus on two publications that I think are particularly credible. The first source is a familiar one. Monitoring the Future, a 42-year project that surveys drug use in youth, recently… Read More
Mindfulness: A Powerful Relapse Prevention Tool
In its most basic sense, the practice of mindfulness is focusing your attention on your thoughts, emotions, and senses in any present moment. Often incorporated in ACT, CBT, and DBT therapy, mindfulness has been found to be effective in reducing a number of symptoms, including those of… Read More
What’s Next for the Opioid Epidemic After the Departure of Secretary Price?
The uncertainty of the Federal approach to addictions in general and opioids in particular is even deeper now that the HHS Secretary is gone. While the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis nears the release of its final report on November… Read More
Kolmac School – Updates in Addictions
Join Dr. Kolodner at Kolmac’s Washington DC location for his latest “Updates in Addictions” presentation. Earn free 1.5 CEUs and a free lunch from Panera. October 6, 12-2pm. Seats fill quickly so register now!
Traumatic Memories: The Cruelest Relapse Trigger
Preventing and responding to relapses – central to recovery from substance use disorders – are a primary focus of outpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation as well as of continuing care. Understanding what triggers them is an important part of dealing with relapses effectively. Of the… Read More
Forest of Hope: Triumph Over Addiction & Stigma
Recently, Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers proudly sponsored Forest of Hope (FOH) — an effort to raise awareness and combat the stigma of substance use disorders. Approximately 600 people came together under the direction of lead artist Jay Wolf Schlossberg-Cohen to paint their deeply personal stories… Read More
Powerlessness, Science, and the Recovery Community
Controversy – a norm in the addiction treatment field – is particularly intense when the concept of powerlessness is raised. Patients entering our outpatient detoxification and rehabilitation program are often preoccupied with this issue. For those in 12 Step recovery programs, acknowledging one’s powerlessness is… Read More
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