On this episode, we explore the stages of change which was developed by Prochaska and DiClemente in the 1980’s. We talk about each stage and explain what each stage means for those early in recovery. Despite being a new though 40 years ago, it’s still very much relevant in most treatment centers across the country to help determine if clients are p…

On this episode, we explore the reasons why addiction is considered a disease and how it relates to other diseases around the globe. We discuss the four main factors of why addiction is a disease and the three stages one may go through. We talk about the major contributing factors of the environment and genetics, as well as why some people never de…

Welcome to the podcast launch of Real Addiction Talk! Our main topic today is filling you in on all the social media platforms you can follow us on. We also discuss the sequence of use: trigger-thought-craving-use. We talk about how to utilize thought-stopping techniques to prevent a craving from intensifying.…

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