Addiction & Recovery 101

Alcoholism

To Drink or Not to Drink Around Sober People

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on December 21, 2018

Managing holiday parties with guests who are in recovery.

Managing holiday parties with guests who are in recovery.

Alcoholism

Why Alcohol Misuse May Be the Forgotten Addiction

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on December 10, 2018

As a tidal wave of worry about opioid overdose engulfs the nation, what even larger tragedies have been swept out to sea?

As a tidal wave of worry about opioid overdose engulfs the nation, what even larger tragedies have been swept out to sea?

Addiction

Let's Build Roads to Recovery

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on March 5, 2018

Like crosses on the side of the highway, more than a thousand newly bereaved families are added to the list of casualties each and every week.

Like crosses on the side of the highway, more than a thousand newly bereaved families are added to the list of casualties each and every week.

Addiction

8 Ways to Help When Loving Someone With an Addiction

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on February 13, 2018

How to navigate your relationship when your partner struggles with alcohol or other drug problems.

How to navigate your relationship when your partner struggles with alcohol or other drug problems.

Addiction

Communicating About Addiction: Accuracy or Alienation?

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on January 23, 2018

Unclear of the right words to use when talking about addiction and the opioid epidemic? 10 quick tips for you and the mainstream media.

Unclear of the right words to use when talking about addiction and the opioid epidemic? 10 quick tips for you and the mainstream media.

Addiction

What Is a Good Addiction Treatment Program?

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on October 3, 2017

"How do I know if an addiction treatment program actually works?" Get beyond the advertising and go right to the science.

"How do I know if an addiction treatment program actually works?" Get beyond the advertising and go right to the science.

Addiction

How Can Jobs, Housing, and Friends Aid Remission?

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on September 12, 2017

What effect do jobs, housing, and friends have on the brain of individuals in recovery from addiction?

What effect do jobs, housing, and friends have on the brain of individuals in recovery from addiction?

Alcoholism

9 Quick Tips to Stay Sober on Your Next Vacation!

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on August 8, 2017

With summer in full swing, here are a few quick and easy tips to keep you or a loved one happy, healthy and sober on your next adventure.

With summer in full swing, here are a few quick and easy tips to keep you or a loved one happy, healthy and sober on your next adventure.

Health

Marijuana Legalization and Answers to Our "Drug Problems"

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on July 11, 2017

Drugs & drug policy evoke strong opinions. At stake are issues of personal freedom, public health, racial equality, public safety, costs, & large financial profits.

Drugs & drug policy evoke strong opinions. At stake are issues of personal freedom, public health, racial equality, public safety, costs, & large financial profits.

Alcoholism

Addiction In The Workplace: What You Need to Know

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on June 14, 2017

More than 75 percent of individuals with alcohol or illicit drug use disorders continue to maintain their employment.

More than 75 percent of individuals with alcohol or illicit drug use disorders continue to maintain their employment.

Addiction

Does It Really Matter How We Talk About Addiction?

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP on June 5, 2017

Sticks & stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. When talking about addiction, the truth of this age old adage rings empty. In this article, find out why.

Sticks & stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me. When talking about addiction, the truth of this age old adage rings empty. In this article, find out why.