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Sex addiction, hypersexuality and the DSM

February 14, 2012     Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S
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There will always be controversy when any forms of inherently normal human behaviors such as eating or sex are clinically designated as pathological. The past 25 years has wrought a troubled and inconsistent history in the attempts of the psychiatric and mental health communities to accurately label and diagnose the problem of excessive adult consensual sexual behavior, commonly known as sexual addiction.

Treatment professionals react to Whitney Houston's death

February 14, 2012     Gary A. Enos, Editor
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The news of Whitney Houston's death led to some soul-searching among addiction professionals

Trauma Symptomology in Medical Practice

February 13, 2012    
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Dr. Leslie Ahlers, Medical Director at River Ridge Treatment Center writes: As a family physician and pain management specialist, I am fascinated by the effect of trauma on health and wellness, and how often it is connected to symptoms of chronic pain, mental illness, and addictions.

A recovery event for Valentine's Day

February 12, 2012     Gary A. Enos, Editor
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Rosecrance Health Network identified a patient exercise that combined art therapy with some Valentine's Day caring.

Free booklet released for families and children of alcoholics

February 9, 2012     News release
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Narconon Alcohol Rehab Centers in the East U.S. is releasing a free booklet to families and children of alcoholic parents titled “The Truth About Becoming Addicted – How Good People Lose Control” in honor of Children of Alcoholics week, February 12 to 18, 2012.

Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy celebrates accreditation anniversary

February 3, 2012     News release
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Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs, an outdoor-expedition based adolescent treatment program, celebrates 11 years of accreditation from the Joint Commission of Accredited Health Care Organizations.

Father Martin’s Ashley calls for 2012 award nominations

January 31, 2012     News release
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Father Martin’s Ashley, the non-profit alcoholism and drug addiction treatment center, has announced that nominations for the 2012 Father Joseph C. Martin, S.S. Award for Professional Excellence are now being accepted.

Promises launches specialized evaluation and treatment programs for professionals

January 25, 2012     News release
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Promises Treatment Centers has launched Professionals Treatment at Promises, a comprehensive, client-centered drug and alcohol treatment program for professionals (including physicians, attorneys, airline pilots and other licensed professionals) as well as adults looking for this type of high-quality care

Mel Schulstad, pioneer of counseling profession, dies at 93

January 20, 2012     Gary A. Enos
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Mel Schulstad, 93, a giant presence during the formative years of the addiction counseling profession and the co-founder of the organization now called NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals, died Jan. 6.

Enterhealth to provide online support for Southern Methodist University

January 19, 2012     News release
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Dallas-based Enterhealth, a medically driven alcohol and drug addiction management company, announced it will provide online substance abuse support services to Southern Methodist University students, faculty and staff.

New Haven hires new admissions counselor

January 19, 2012     News release
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New Haven, a residential treatment program and boarding school for teen girls, has named David Mayeski, LCSW, as its new admissions counselor.

Trauma Informed Care

January 18, 2012     Carol Ackley
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We would like to start a dialogue about the co-occurrence of trauma, substance abuse, mental health and chronic illness. At River Ridge Treatment Center, our female clients often present with complex histories of these issues.