Addiction & Recovery 101

An Evidence-based Path to Overcoming Addiction

John F. Kelly Ph.D., ABPP

To Drink or Not to Drink Around Sober People

Managing holiday parties with guests who are in recovery.

Why Alcohol Misuse May Be the Forgotten Addiction

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

Let's Build Roads to Recovery

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.

8 Ways to Help When Loving Someone With an Addiction

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

Communicating About Addiction: Accuracy or Alienation?

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

What Is a Good Addiction Treatment Program?

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

How Can Jobs, Housing, and Friends Aid Remission?

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

9 Quick Tips to Stay Sober on Your Next Vacation!

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.

Marijuana Legalization and Answers to Our "Drug Problems"

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

Addiction In The Workplace: What You Need to Know

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

Does It Really Matter How We Talk About Addiction?

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.