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The Anatomy of Addiction

Overcoming the triggers that stand in the way of recovery.

Anxiety
The Symptom and the Solution

Karen Khaleghi Ph.D. on April 28, 2014

The use of Molly is both the symptom and the solution. A frightening solution, to be sure, because it destroys through overdose, psychosis, and addiction. The question remains: is the use of Molly (or X or MDMA) inevitable in each generation? And how can we help people realize that they are headed down a path of self-destruction?

The use of Molly is both the symptom and the solution. A frightening solution, to be sure, because it destroys through overdose, psychosis, and addiction. The question remains: is the use of Molly (or X or MDMA) inevitable in each generation? And how can we help people realize that they are headed down a path of self-destruction?

Addiction
Addiction Treatment Today

Karen Khaleghi Ph.D. on November 15, 2013

Although we have made great strides in the recognition and acceptance of addiction, we need to ask- what do we know today that can that make a difference in the lives of those addicted to drugs?

What is the individual self-medicating? This is the crux of treatment.

Courage is needed to see the addiction in a new light so we can see how self-medication forms abuse.

Although we have made great strides in the recognition and acceptance of addiction, we need to ask- what do we know today that can that make a difference in the lives of those addicted to drugs?

What is the individual self-medicating? This is the crux of treatment.

Courage is needed to see the addiction in a new light so we can see how self-medication forms abuse.

Anxiety
Women and Pain

Karen Khaleghi Ph.D. on July 15, 2013

Recent CDC study finds a 5 fold increase in women addicted to opiates and a high rate of overdose. Looking at this study from a clinical perspective.....

Recent CDC study finds a 5 fold increase in women addicted to opiates and a high rate of overdose. Looking at this study from a clinical perspective.....

Career
That Place In Between

Karen Khaleghi Ph.D. on January 9, 2012

Passion is key in that it makes it possible to become proficient. Passion allows for intellectual exploration and creativity that wouldn’t be accessed without passionate pursuit, so being passionate about what you do each day makes room for success.

Passion is key in that it makes it possible to become proficient. Passion allows for intellectual exploration and creativity that wouldn’t be accessed without passionate pursuit, so being passionate about what you do each day makes room for success.

Addiction
What Is Dual Diagnosis?

Morteza Khaleghi Ph.D. on October 10, 2011

Dual Diagnosis describes a practice that treats people who suffer from both an addiction and a psychiatric disorder.

Dual Diagnosis describes a practice that treats people who suffer from both an addiction and a psychiatric disorder.

Addiction
National Recovery Month: Connecting the Dots

Morteza Khaleghi Ph.D. on October 7, 2011

September is National Recovery Month. The observance began in 1989 as Treatment Works and has grown to a national recognition of the successes made by those seeking treatment as well as those providing treatment.

September is National Recovery Month. The observance began in 1989 as Treatment Works and has grown to a national recognition of the successes made by those seeking treatment as well as those providing treatment.